The former Milton Keynes Dons striker who signed for Charlton Athletic in August 2007 elected to join Championship side Colchester United on a months loan instead of joining Crewe on loan.
McLeod would have been an ideal signing for the Railwaymen as the team are finding it hard to score goals. Now with the injury to Nicky Maymard, Steve Holland will search even more to strengthen the squad ahead of the match at home to Nottingham Forest next Saturday.