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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 signs Colclough, Backwell, and Kamara ahead of the season
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Southend sign Colclough, Backwell & Kamara
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Southend United sign forward Ryan Colclough, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for assault earlier this month.

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