sentences:  He was then loaned to Colchester United for the second time on 12 February 2004 until the end of the season, making his second debut in the Essex derby in a 1–1 Football League Trophy Area Final 1–1 draw with Southend United.During his stint, he received the first red card of his career for a second bookable offence in Colchester's 2–1 Second Division defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on 20 March.He made 17 appearances for the U's.