Byron Lawrence has signed for Colchester in a one year deal after being released by Town. 

The midfielder came through the Academy and became the second youngest player in Blues’ history when he made his debut against Doncaster in April 2012 aged 16. 

That was his one and only League appearance for Town though and after spending time on trial with Colchester recently, he has put pen to paper on a 12 month contract. 

The U’s are now managed by former Town Academy manager Tony Humes who worked at the Club when the 18-year-old was progressing through the younger ranks at Playford Road.