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FORMER U'S: Ex-U's defender links up with League One side

FORMER U'S: Ex-U's defender links up with League One side

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FORMER Colchester United left-back Cohen Bramall has signed for League One side Luton Town.
The 29-year-old has linked up with the Hatters as a free agent, following his release from Championship side Portsmouth earlier this summer.
Bramall has linked up with former Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield, now in charge at Luton.
Former Colchester United skipper joins National League club
Bramall told the Luton Town website: 'As soon as I heard of the interest I wanted to come to Luton, so I'm glad to get it sorted in the end and I'm really looking forward to getting my season started.
'I've missed out on pre-season with the squad, but I think I'll adapt really quick. I'm a fit lad and my game is built around being athletic and just being an engine, so I'm not too worried about my fitness.
'Now it's a question of meeting the boys - meeting the family here - getting my head down and kicking on.'
Bramall made 68 appearances in all competitions for Colchester between August 2019 and February 2021.
He helped Colchester reach the League Two play-offs under John McGreal, scoring in the first leg of their semi-final defeat against Exeter City in 2020.
Bramall left to join Lincoln City in February 2021 and made 54 appearances across all competitions during a two-year spell at LNER Stadium.
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Matt Bloomfield told the Luton Town website: 'Cohen's been a real solid performer at this level and above for a number of years now.
'He's very athletic, extremely quick and has a great left foot. He'll get up and down the flank and give us really good options in the wide left positions.
'We believe his profile and experience in this league will mean he'll play an important role in the squad. It's an area of the pitch we knew we had to look at and in Cohen we have someone whose experience and know-how of the level – and athletic profile – will provide a good addition to our group.'
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