Colchester United will take part in a benefit match for former striker Jamie Guy this summer.

The U’s have promised to send a strong side to Braintree Town for the pre-season match at Cressing Road.

The game is set to take place on July 19, kick-off 7.45pm.

Guy, who rose through the youth ranks at Colchester before leaving them at the start of last year, suffered a horrific leg break in February.

He snapped his tibula and fibula playing for Iron in a match at Eastleigh.

Guy faces a lengthy lay-off and is preparing to begin his rehabilitation, in the summer.

Guy said: “I’d like to thank Joe Dunne and the lads at Colchester for thinking of me - I really appreciate it.”

Meanwhile, U’s youngster Freddie Ladapo has joined Braintree’s Blue Square Bet South rivals Chelmsford City on loan.

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