{"id":582201,"date":"2021-02-01T17:31:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T22:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=582201"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T17:54:08","slug":"cohen-bramall-completes-move-to-lincoln-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/01\/cohen-bramall-completes-move-to-lincoln-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Cohen Bramall Completes Move to Lincoln City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lincoln City have confirmed that they have signed Cohen Bramall on a permanent deal from Colchester United, signing a multi-year contract.<\/p>\n<h2>Cohen Bramall Joins Lincoln City<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Welcome, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CohenBramall?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CohenBramall<\/a> \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n<p>Cohen Bramall joins the Imps on a permanent transfer from Colchester United.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lincoln City FC (@LincolnCity_FC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LincolnCity_FC\/status\/1356369236143304713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 1, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Adding Depth at Left-Back<\/h3>\n<p>The former Arsenal defender will add to Michael Appleton&#8217;s options at left-back.<\/p>\n<p>City have seen Max Melbourne depart on deadline day, joining Walsall on <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/02\/01\/walsall-sign-max-melbourne-lincoln-city\/\" target=\"_self\">loan<\/a> until the end of the season. As a result, that leaves the Imps with Tayo Edun and youngster Sean Roughan as their first-choice left-backs.<\/p>\n<p>It is currently Edun who occupies the starting berth on the left-hand side of defence, although he is predominantly a central midfielder. The 22-year-old has made 27 appearances so far this season, featuring at left-back since the 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>The arrival of Bramall will prove to be a shrewd addition for the Imps. He has made 57 appearances during his time with Colchester, 25 of which have come this season.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being out of contract this summer, Lincoln have looked to add Bramall to their squad this window.<\/p>\n<h3>What Was Said?<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareimps.com\/news\/2021\/february\/210101-bramall\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Lincoln City website<\/a> after completing his move, Bramall said: &#8220;I am buzzing, and I can\u2019t wait to get started. When I spoke with the gaffer, he was really positive about the club.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve played\u00a0here before and the supporters were great, I can\u2019t wait to show them what I can bring to the side.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Michael Appleton added: &#8220;Cohen has fantastic pace and athleticism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has great pedigree, with lots of quality in the final third and we are very pleased to be able to welcome him to the football club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bramall could make his debut on Friday night against Gillingham.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<br \/>\n<a id=\"8ZBrMRq_QP9h27zobTERsQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1228736565\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'8ZBrMRq_QP9h27zobTERsQ',sig:'PK1benfLc93zADgW4iOpL-mbpcWKqFr0eEg81MtX-cM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1228736565',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lincoln City have confirmed that they have signed Cohen Bramall on a permanent deal from Colchester United, signing a multi-year contract. 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