12 Facts About Colchester United

Colchester United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Colchester, Essex, England.

Colchester United were relegated to the Football Conference in 1990 following a decline in the late 1980s, but won the Conference title in 1992 to make a swift return to League football.

Until 1937, Colchester United Town were Colchester United's main club and were the original tenants of Layer Road.

Colchester United Town joined the Eastern Counties League in 1935, but their poor performances in the league convinced supporters that the club should turn professional, much like nearby Ipswich Town.

Colchester United joined the Southern Football League as crowds for Town matches dwindled.

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In December 1937, Colchester United formed a reserve team, signing many of Town's players.

Colchester United led the side to a 10th position finish, above East Anglian rivals Ipswich Town, Norwich City and Essex rivals Southend United, while gaining the Pride of Anglia title in the process for the first time in their history.

Colchester United was replaced by former Wycombe Wanderers manager Paul Lambert as he guided the club to a mid-table finish.

Colchester United hosted the opening ramp-up event to Spanish club Athletic Bilbao on 4 August 2008.

Colchester United has an official supporters association known as the CUSA.

Colchester United fans considered Ipswich Town to be their secondary rivals, with Southend only third.

Colchester United were ranked as the 12th least offensive club to the supporters of all other Football League clubs.