Prutton leaves Leeds United for Colchester

LEEDS UNITED midfielder David Prutton has joined the club's League One promotion rivals Colchester United on a month's loan.

Prutton, 28, will not be available to play for the Essex club when they visit Elland Road in the league on Saturday.

Prutton has made 78 appearances for Leeds since joining in 2007 when the club was in administration.

He has featured six times in the league and three times in the cup this season.

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