Colchester United: Elliot Parish signs one-year contract

Born in Northampton, Parish started his career at Aston Villa but never played for the club

League One side Colchester United have signed goalkeeper Elliot Parish on a one-year contract.

Parish has been involved in all four of the U's pre-season games.

He has been sharing Colchester's goalkeeping duties in pre-season with Chris Lewington, while first choice Sam Walker (knee) regains fitness.

Having started his career at Aston Villa, the 25-year-old has had spells with Cardiff City, Bristol City and Blackpool.

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