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• Founded:1937
• Manager:John Ward

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Gerken hails Symons input

20 Feb 2008 - 07:26:54

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Colchester United goalkeeper Dean Gerken has hailed the impact made by assistant manager Kit Symons since his arrival at Layer Road.

Symons linked up with the U's just over a month ago and his arrival has coincided with a run of just one defeat in seven league games.

Gerken told the Gazette: "Kit's been brilliant for us. Since he's come in, I really think we're looking more solid as a back five.

"He's had a tremendous career as a centre-half, you only have to look at his career and realise that whatever he says, it will be a pearl of wisdom.

"We take in everything he says and absorb it and he's been fantastic for us."