Eastman Joins Colchester Thursday, 19th May 2011 15:20
Defender Tom Eastman has joined Colchester United on a two-year deal having turned down a six-month contract with the Blues. Eastman, 19, will be reunited with his former Town academy coaches Tony Humes and Richard Hall at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
The centre-half joins the U’s on a free transfer as the Blues’ offer didn’t match the terms of his previous one-year deal.
Eastman says he s delighted to be joining his hometown side: This is a great move for me and I m joining a big club in this division. I was born in Colchester and have lived in Clacton all of my life, so it s great to be playing for my local club.