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Colchester add Roofe

Image: Kemar Roofe: In League One for a month

Colchester United have signed West Brom starlet Kemar Roofe on a month-long loan deal.

The forward could make his debut in United's FA Cup first-round clash with Gosport Borough on Sunday. He has been a regular for the Baggies' Under-21 side but is yet to make his first-team debut and has had previous loan spells at Northampton and Cheltenham. He told West Brom's official site: "I am really looking forward to playing for Colchester. The move is another chance for me to show the gaffer, the club and everyone else what I am about and also what I can offer. "I'm looking forward to playing in front of a crowd and also trying to win football matches with Colchester. There is no better feeling in football than getting three points. "I have already had good experiences out on loan at Northampton and Cheltenham, and on both occasions I have improved as a player and as a person." Colchester manager Tony Humes told the club's website: "Kemar fits into our way of playing and can play all across the front - and he has pace, an attribute that always causes problems for defenders."

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