Southend United have made a statement of intent ahead of the new National League season by completing the signings of three new players. The Shrimpers have secured the services of Colclough, Backwell and Kamara as they look to build on their sixth-place finish in the 2025 campaign, where they finished with 81 points from 23 wins, 12 draws and 11 losses, ending 27 points behind league leaders York City.
Who are the new signings?
The club has brought in attacking midfielder Colclough, who arrives with a reputation for creativity and goal contributions. Defender Backwell joins to bolster the defensive options, while Kamara adds depth to the midfield. All three players will be looking to make an immediate impact as Southend aim to challenge at the top end of the table.
What does this mean for Southend's ambitions?
With the new season approaching, these signings demonstrate Southend's ambition to improve on last season's performance. The club scored 83 goals and conceded 47 in the 2025 campaign, finishing with a +36 goal difference. The additions of Colclough, Backwell and Kamara will provide manager Kevin Maher with more options as he looks to close the gap on the league's top teams.
What's next for the Shrimpers?
Southend will be hoping that their new signings can help them hit the ground running when the new season begins. The club ended the 2025 season with a 0-0 draw against Wealdstone and finished their last five games with a record of one win, two draws and two losses (DDLLW). With the new signings now on board, the focus will be on getting off to a strong start and making a push for promotion.
