Defenders Sean Clohessy, Ben Gordon and goalkeeper Chris Lewington have all joined Colchester while defender Josh Thompson and midfielder Dav
id Wright have penned one-year-deals at the club.
Thompson made one appearance for the U's last season, after picking up an ankle injury, but despite this, the defender earned a contract in Joe Dunne's squad.
Midfielder David Wright featured 37 times last season, and will also return to the Essex side.
Former Southend right-back Sean Clohessy has joined the U's on a free transfer after leaving Scottish Premier side Kilmarnock, along with former Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon who joins on a free from Ross County.
Goalkeeper Chris Lewington also joins United from Dagenham & Redbridge, where he made over 125 apperances for the League Two club since 2009
Thompson made one appearance for the U's last season, after picking up an ankle injury, but despite this, the defender earned a contract in Joe Dunne's squad.
Midfielder David Wright featured 37 times last season, and will also return to the Essex side.
Former Southend right-back Sean Clohessy has joined the U's on a free transfer after leaving Scottish Premier side Kilmarnock, along with former Chelsea left-back Ben Gordon who joins on a free from Ross County.
Goalkeeper Chris Lewington also joins United from Dagenham & Redbridge, where he made over 125 apperances for the League Two club since 2009