Owen Garvan has signed a new contract with Colchester United.

The Irish midfielder, who joined the U's on a short-term deal last month, has agreed a new deal with the club until the summer of 2017.

Garvan, 27, has impressed in the short time he has been at the Weston Homes Community Stadium, with the former Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace player having made three league starts for the club.

For a full preview of the U's game at Swindon Town tomorrow, see Friday's Daily Gazette.