Source: PA
Smith straight in
Loan signing Tommy Smith will go straight into the squad for Colchester's match against Tranmere.
The New Zealand international defender joined the Us on Thursday and could push for a place in the starting line-up at Prenton Park.
David Mooney will serve the final game of his three-match ban after being sent off in the home defeat to Southampton.
Defender Magnus Okuonghae will miss the rest of the season after underoing an operation on his ankle, while Pat Baldwin is also sidelined with a long-term Achilles problem.
Colchester will be looking to complete the double over Rovers, having beaten them 3-1 earlier in the season.
