Colchester United boss Steve Whitton is expecting his out-of-contract stars Gavin Johnson and Joe Keith to return to Layer Road for pre-season training today (Monday).

But the U's chief confessed on Friday he had no idea whether Aaron Skelton or Steve McGavin would be turning up.

Whitton said: "I have heard nothing from Skelton and McGavin turned down his new contract several weeks ago. But Keith will be back on Monday and I had further talks with Johnson's agent yesterday.

"The door is not completely closed for Skelton and McGavin, but I can only assume they don't want to play for the club any more."

Striker Terry Warwick has finally opted to join Jewson League premier division side Maldon Town next season.

Warwick was third-choice striker with premier division Heybridge Swifts last season behind Kris Lee and Simon Parker.

He has left Scraley Road to seek regular first-team football.

Maldon have also enlisted the services of the highly-rated Dale Vince and Glyn Roberts.

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