Colchester duo in Roots Hall move

The duo become the latest U's players to make the trip to Roots Hall following the loan spells of John White and Matt Heath earlier in the campaign.Baldwin has opted for a move after falling to secure a regular spot in boss Steve Tilson's squad in recent weeks, while Vernon scored a hat-trick for the Us in the Essex Senior Cup in midweek following his recovery from an ankle injury.Due to the terms of their loan agreement, neither will be allowed to play for Southend when they play Colchester on February 8.

Source: Team_Talk