Colchester have broken their transfer record twice with the signings of Mark Yeates and Clive Platt.

What happened?

The club's chief executive, Marie Painter, announced the record-breaking arrivals, stating that these are the first two signings in what will be a very busy campaign. Yeates, a midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur, was the first to join, breaking the club's previous transfer record. He was quickly superseded by Platt, who arrived from Milton Keynes for a reported £300,000.

Why it matters for Colchester

Platt scored 18 times in League Two last season and will strengthen Geraint Williams' side as the manager looks to build on the club's impressive exploits last season. The signings come as Colchester looks to improve their league standing, currently 12th in League Two with 66 points. Their recent form has been WLLWW, with a notable 4-1 win over Cheltenham on 2026-05-02.

What comes next?

The club has confirmed that both deals will be completed on Wednesday, and fans can expect further high-profile signings. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 12th | | Points | 66 | | Recent Form | WLLWW | | Goals Scored | 62 | | Goals Conceded | 49 | The signings of Yeates and Platt are a significant boost to Colchester's squad, and fans will be eager to see how the team performs in the upcoming season.