George Elokobi: Colchester United defender joins Braintree Town on loan

George Elokobi previously played for Colchester between 2004 and 2008 after signing from Dulwich Hamlet

National League side Braintree have signed Colchester centre-back George Elokobi on a month-long loan deal.

Elokobi has yet to feature for League Two side Colchester this season, but played in 19 games last term after arriving from Oldham in June 2015.

The 30-year-old has made nearly 200 English Football League appearances in spells with seven clubs.

He will be available to make his debut for the Iron in Tuesday's National League game against Boreham Wood.