Source: FOOTYMAD
Tilson after Colchester United
With ColU boss Boothroyd away, his assistant John Ward had his say after Monday's Essex derby, along with Shrimper manager Tilson, who is looking further ahead. Tilly: Tilly spoke to www.southendunited.co.uk: Tilly continuedWard: 'We've dealt with the managers absence extremely well'Col U assistant boss John Ward took charge of the home side after head Farmer Aidy Boothroyd missed the match at short notice due to a family illness.Ward spoke after the game: "We talked at this club about dealing with things and it was something that was thrown on the plate at the very last minute. We've dealt with it extremely well as a group of people and I'm very pleased for him and for this group of players. He has trust in everybody here and hopefully we've proved that trust correct."He added some word about midfielder Anthony Wordsworth after his brace in the Derby game, this following on from the goal he got in the U's win at Roots Hall on Boxing Day.The former Carlisle manager concluded: "It's smashing for Anthony. He's a young boy learning his trade and he's getting better and stronger. He's come up with a couple of goals that he'll remember and enjoy. He scored with a free-kick at Roots Hall just after Christmas and then two in this game so he'll enjoy that."
