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Colchester United

1967 , Colchester (Essex)

Cat no. 997

Football match between Colchester United and Torquay United at Layer Road, filmed by Deryck Chambers, a member of the Colchester Cine Club.

A record of the football match between Colchester United and Torquay United played on 15 April 1967. The 1966 - 1967 football programme heads the film, then the outside of the Layer Road ground – home of Colchester United Football Club. There are views of the pitch, and a dog is featured wearing the Colchester United colours, blue and white. The opposing team, Torquay United, arrive by coach and inspect the pitch. Fans walk to the ground and proceed through the turnstiles. There are scenes of the streets outside and of the crowds. The two teams emerge onto the field, Colchester United first. The teams warm up and then there are various scenes from the match, interspersed with views of the crowd. Finally, the crowd leaves the ground. The final score: Colchester United 1, Torquay United 0.

Featured Buildings

Layer Road Football Ground, Colchester

Featured Events

Colchester United v. Torquay United 1967

Keywords

Football Matches; Sports

Background Information

The Layer Road Football Ground was home to Colchester United F.C. from 1937 to 2008, when a new stadium was opened. Deryck Chambers, the filmmaker, was a member of the Colchester Cine Club. 19 November 1966 Torquay United 5–0 Colchester United, played at Torquay 15 April 1967 Colchester United 1–0 Torquay United, played at Colchester https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1966%E2%80%9367_Colchester_United_F.C._season

Manifestations

Colchester United

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