The first eight games of 1993/4 yielded 40 goals - 18 in the wrong net. United just could not defend and Roy McDonough, having used six goalkeepers in the wake of Scott Barrett's departure, found himself in goal at Hereford in October 1993. Amazingly both John Keeley and sub Nathan Munson were sent off for professional fouls. Needless to say U's lost 5-0.

Fans fury continued unabated as United fought back manfully to 3-3 at home to non-League Sutton in the FA Cup, only to concede searching for an injury time winner.

Things got worse. United used six keepers again and Steve McGavin moved to Birmingham for £150,000 in January with no funds made available. It took a consortium of local businessmen to raise £10,000 to buy Steve Whitton on deadline day to fill the gap.

On the last day of a disappointing campaign, where gates had dropped to 2,865, McDonough received a silver salver from Chairman Parker in recognition of his 500th career appearance. Three days later it was Parker, his father-in-law, that told McDonough he was sacked.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

Source: 1993-94 Season Colchester United Results - coludata.co.uk

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