text: The 29-year-old made 37 appearances for the Sky Blues last season as they were relegated from League One.
  Reid, who has also had spells with Charlton, Bradford and Preston, could make his debut for the U's in Wednesday's EFL Cup first-round tie against Championship side Aston Villa.
  Colchester started the season with a 3-1 defeat at Accrington on Saturday.
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target: Colchester United have signed winger Kyel Reid on loan until January from League Two rivals Coventry City.