With the transfer deadline almost upon us, there have been a couple of changes to the squad.

Colchester United have decided to recall Decarrey Sheriff from his loan. The club would like to thank Decarrey for his goals and celebrations and wish him every success with his future career.

Arriving is Charlie Allen, who many will remember from his time at Margate when they were promoted from the Isthmian League. Charlie is the son of Martin Allen began his career at Brentford whilst his father was first-team manager at Griffin Park.

After that Allen joined Dagenham & Redbridge youth academy, playing for Billericay Town on dual-registration, before signing at Notts County for the start of the 2011–12 season.He moved on to Gillingham and then signed for Margate of the Isthmian League Premier Division.

He has spent some time out of the game since a spell at Farnborough but recently spent a short time at Grays Athletic.