| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Russell Andrew Cotton [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 1960 [1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wellington, England [1] | ||
| Date of death | 20 October 2019 (aged 59) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Colchester United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1982 | Colchester United | 37 | (1) |
| Chelmsford City | |||
| Total | 37 | (1) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Russell Andrew Cotton (4 April 1960 - 20 October 2019) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a midfielder for Colchester United.
Born in Wellington, Herefordshire, Cotton came through the youth ranks at Colchester United, [1] making his Football League debut against Port Vale on 24 April 1978 in a 3–0 victory, coming on as a substitute for Mick Packer. [2] He made 37 appearances for the U's between 1977 and 1982, scoring once, [3] the only goal of the game in a victory against Hull City on 17 March 1981 at Boothferry Park. [4] His final game for the club came just over one year after he scored that goal in a 1–1 home draw with Crewe Alexandra on 30 March 1982. [5] He appeared for Chelmsford City after leaving Colchester. [1] Currently living in New Zealand after playing for braintree town Essex and transferred to Christchurch United, South Island, New Zealand in 1985 Then transferred to Wellington City, North Island the following year
While in Wellington he played and coached for several local football clubs, including Waterside, Seatoun and Marist. With Marist AFC he later became their 1st team Men's coach.
In May 2019 the Wellington newspaper 'DomPost' ran an article in respect of his battle with cancer. [6]
In November 2019, it was reported on the Marist AFC Facebook Public Group page that Russell had died from his cancer on 20 October 2019 at the age of 59 years. [7]
The 2008–09 season was Colchester United's 67th season in their history and first season back in the third tier of English football following relegation, League One. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 2004–05 season was Colchester United's 63rd season in their history and their seventh successive season in the third tier of English football, the newly renamed League One. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 2002–03 season was Colchester United's 61st season in their history and their fifth successive season in the third tier of English football, the Second Division. Alongside competing in the Second Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 1992–93 season was Colchester United's 51st season in their history and their first season back in the Football League. Colchester competed in the Third Division, the fourth tier of English football, after achieving promotion from the Conference the season prior. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup, the Football League Trophy, and the Conference Shield.
The 1985–86 season was Colchester United's 44th season in their history and fifth consecutive season in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Associate Members' Cup.
The 1984–85 season was Colchester United's 43rd season in their history and fourth consecutive season in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Associate Members' Cup.
The 1982–83 season was Colchester United's 41st season in their history and second consecutive season in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 1981–82 season was Colchester United's 40th season in their history and first season back in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division following relegation the previous campaign. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1973–74 season was Colchester United's 32nd season in their history and their sixth successive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1972–73 season was Colchester United's 31st season in their history and their fifth successive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1969–70 season was Colchester United's 28th season in their history and their second successive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1965–66 season was Colchester United's 24th season in their history and their first back in the fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division, following relegation the previous season. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1963–64 season was Colchester United's 22nd season in their history and their second successive season in the Third Division, the third tier of English football. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1961–62 season was Colchester United's 20th season in their history and their first-ever season in the fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the League Cup.
The 1960–61 season was Colchester United's 19th season in their history and their eleventh season in the third tier of English football, the Third Division. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup and the new League Cup competition. Colchester reached the second round in both cups, beating Maidenhead United in the first round of the FA Cup before being eliminated by Aldershot. In the League Cup, Colchester hosted First Division Newcastle United in the first round. They won 4–1, but were knocked out by Southampton in round two.
The 2012–13 season was Colchester United's 71st season in their history and fifth successive season in the third tier of English football, League One. Alongside competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
Sean Martin Campbell is an English former footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for Colchester United.
Patrick Joseph Connolly is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United.
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Nathan Wayne Munson, is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Colchester United. He has also represented a number of non-League clubs, and has also served as goalkeeping coach at Needham Market.