U's bring in Taylor & Sendlers-White

Joe Dunne has brought in several players over the past few days to boost his squad ahead of this weekend's home match to Crawley Town. Colchester have signed defenders Matt Taylor and Jamie Sendles-White from Bradford and QPR respectively on one-month loan deals.

Matt Taylor, who signed for the Bantams in the summer, has had to be patient for his chance at Valley Parade, thanks to their fine start to the league season.

And, having added QPR defender Jamie Sendles-White to their ranks earlier in the day, the U's have now drafted in Matt to give them additional options at the back over the next four weeks.

31-year-old Matt brings plenty of experience and knowledge of this level to the U's squad.

19-year-old Jamie Sendles-White joins the U's on an initial 28 days loan from the Championship side Queens Park Rangers to give boss Joe Dunne defensive strength in the absence of Josh Thompson (injury) and Danny Pappoe (suspension).