Southend signs Colclough, Backwell, and Kamara ahead of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Southend United has signed forward Ryan Colclough, midfielder Tommy Backwell, and winger Sahid Kamara. Colclough has joined the club on a one-year deal with an option for an additional year, following a suspended prison sentence for assault. He previously worked with Southend manager Kieron Dyer at Chesterfield. Backwell and Kamara have also secured one-year and two-year contracts, respectively, after successful trials. Backwell was released by Cheltenham, while Kamara arrived from Braintree Town.
- •Colclough signs after being without a club since January.
- •Backwell previously released by Cheltenham joins on a one-year deal.
- •Kamara inks a two-year contract following a trial at Southend.
- •Colclough received a suspended sentence for grievous bodily harm.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Southend sign Colclough, Backwell & Kamara
"Southend United sign forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for assault earlier this month.
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