Manager

John McGreal

Nickname U's

Founded 1937

Colchester Community Stadium

Time at Club:

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Profile

Colchester United are managed by John McGreal who became the club's permanent boss in May 2016 following the departure of Kevin Keen. In his debut season Colchester finished in 8th, one point and one place outside of the play-offs.

Colchester were up in the Championship between 2006 and 2008, but they now find themselves down in League Two after eight seasons in League One. For several years they were punching above their weight in the Championship but now after falling down to the bottom tier they will be expected to bounce back under McGreal, although they just missed out on a top-7 standing last season.

Recent Form

Won
40%

Drawn
10%

Lost
50%

A single draw against Yeovil Town in an otherwise black and white set of results has seen Colchester United struggle for consistent results. Wins against Lincoln City, Milton Keynes Dons, Grimsby Town & Cambridge United and defeats to Bury, Oldham Athletic, Tranmere Rovers, Exeter City & Forest Green demonstate slightly erratic form.

Recent Results

Date	Home	Score	Away
04 May	Lincoln City	0 - 3	Colchester United
27 Apr	Colchester United	2 - 0	Milton Keynes Dons
22 Apr	Yeovil Town	1 - 1	Colchester United
19 Apr	Colchester United	1 - 0	Grimsby Town
13 Apr	Bury	2 - 0	Colchester United
06 Apr	Colchester United	0 - 2	Oldham Athletic

Manager History

Manager	Start Date - End Date	Record
John McGreal	09 May 2016 - Present	Won: 56, Drawn: 39, Lost: 58
Kevin Keen	21 Dec 2015 - 26 Apr 2016	Won: 5, Drawn: 7, Lost: 12
Terry Brown	02 Dec 2015 - 21 Dec 2015	Won: 1, Drawn: 0, Lost: 2
Tony Humes	01 Sep 2014 - 26 Nov 2015	Won: 22, Drawn: 16, Lost: 29
Joe Dunne	27 Sep 2012 - 01 Sep 2014	Won: 27, Drawn: 20, Lost: 48
John Ward	31 May 2010 - 24 Sep 2012	Won: 33, Drawn: 39, Lost: 39
Adrian Boothroyd	02 Sep 2009 - 20 May 2010	Won: 19, Drawn: 12, Lost: 13
Joe Dunne	18 Aug 2009 - 01 Sep 2009	Won: 1, Drawn: 1, Lost: 2
Paul Lambert	09 Oct 2008 - 18 Aug 2009	Won: 20, Drawn: 7, Lost: 17
Kit Symons	22 Sep 2008 - 11 Oct 2008	Won: 2, Drawn: 0, Lost: 3
Geraint Williams	28 Jul 2006 - 22 Sep 2008	Won: 30, Drawn: 28, Lost: 47
Phil Parkinson	25 Feb 2003 - 14 Jun 2006	Won: 79, Drawn: 54, Lost: 54
Geraint Williams	29 Jan 2003 - 25 Feb 2003	Won: 2, Drawn: 3, Lost: 0
Steve Whitton	25 Aug 1999 - 29 Jan 2003	Won: 52, Drawn: 45, Lost: 83
Mick Wadsworth	28 Jan 1999 - 25 Aug 1999	Won: 7, Drawn: 7, Lost: 10
Steve Whitton	21 Jan 1999 - 28 Jan 1999	Won: 0, Drawn: 1, Lost: 0
Micky Cook	21 Jan 1999 - 28 Jan 1999	Won: 0, Drawn: 1, Lost: 0
Steve Wignall	12 Jan 1995 - 21 Jan 1999	Won: 75, Drawn: 65, Lost: 68
George Burley	01 Jun 1994 - 24 Nov 1994	Won: 8, Drawn: 5, Lost: 7
Roy McDonough	01 Jul 1991 - 15 May 1994	Won: 32, Drawn: 19, Lost: 43
Ian Atkins	01 Jun 1990 - 30 Jun 1991	Won: 30, Drawn: 11, Lost: 10
Mick Mills	03 Jan 1990 - 09 May 1990	Won: 8, Drawn: 3, Lost: 13
Steve Foley	20 Dec 1989 - 02 Jan 1990	Won: 2, Drawn: 0, Lost: 1
Jock Wallace	12 Jan 1989 - 20 Dec 1989	Won: 12, Drawn: 16, Lost: 24
Steve Foley	15 Oct 1988 - 13 Jan 1989	Won: 0, Drawn: 4, Lost: 10
Roger Brown	01 Nov 1987 - 01 Oct 1988	Won: 15, Drawn: 10, Lost: 17
Mike Walker	10 Apr 1986 - 01 Nov 1987	Won: 35, Drawn: 16, Lost: 28
Cyril Lea	01 Feb 1983 - 10 Apr 1986	Won: 67, Drawn: 45, Lost: 53
Allan Hunter	05 May 1982 - 18 Jan 1983	Won: 13, Drawn: 6, Lost: 9
Bobby Roberts	20 Jun 1975 - 03 May 1982	Won: 143, Drawn: 109, Lost: 123
Jim Smith	01 Oct 1972 - 20 Jun 1975	Won: 55, Drawn: 36, Lost: 50
Dick Graham	01 Jul 1968 - 08 Sep 1972	Won: 90, Drawn: 51, Lost: 71
Neil Franklin	01 Nov 1963 - 01 May 1968	Won: 72, Drawn: 61, Lost: 99
Benny Fenton	01 Feb 1955 - 31 Oct 1963	Won: 164, Drawn: 107, Lost: 154
Jack Butler	01 Jun 1953 - 31 Jan 1955	Won: 16, Drawn: 19, Lost: 42
Jimmy Allen	01 Jul 1948 - 01 Apr 1953	Won: 46, Drawn: 38, Lost: 53
Ted Fenton	01 Aug 1946 - 31 May 1948	Won: 4, Drawn: 0, Lost: 2

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