SCOTT Vernon has no qualms about signing for basement club Colchester United, even though it was his two goals for his previous club Blackpool that sunk the U's 2-0 after Christmas.

Carl Marston

SCOTT Vernon has no qualms about signing for basement club Colchester United, even though it was his two goals for his previous club Blackpool that sunk the U's 2-0 after Christmas.

“I said at the time that I didn't think that Colchester would get relegated, despite that defeat, and nothing has changed my mind,” said Vernon.

“If I didn't think that Colchester could get out of it, then I wouldn't have come. I believe that we have the quality players to stay up.

“I travelled down to Layer Road late last night, and didn't arrive until about 11pm. It was a good job that I had a clear run, without much traffic,” added striker Vernon, who goes straight into the squad for tomorrow's home match against Sheffield United.