Heath Joins Colchester

Last updated : 14 March 2008 By Kevin Markey
Colchester have moved quickly to cover the loss of defender Chris Coyne, to injury, with the loan signing of Heath until April 12.

26-year-old Heath will be available for the U's Championship game with Cardiff City at Layer Road tomorrow.

As well as Leeds, Heath has experience in the Championship with Coventry City and has made 32 appearances and scored once for Leeds this season.

Heath was one of Dennis Wise's first signings, and after joining the the Whites in 2006 initially on loan, the 6ft 4in central defender has made 59 appearances in total for the club to date. 

But he has made only one appearance, in the 2-0 home defeat to Tranmere six weeks ago, under Gary McAllister.