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Wordsworth urges U's fans to keep the faith
9:24am Tuesday 11th September 2012 in Sport By Jonathan Waldron
Anthony Wordsworth has urged Colchester United fans to stay behind their team following their poor start to the season.
The U’s are languishing in the League One relegation zone, having failed to win any of their opening five matches.
They have won only one of their last 19 competitive fixtures, following their 1-0 loss at Brentford last weekend.
Wordsworth has admitted that Colchester’s start to the new campaign has been disappointing.
But the skilful midfielder has called on U’s supporters to back their side to rediscover their form.
Wordsworth said: “I know it’s disappointing but the fans have to try and stay with us.
“We’re trying to put things right for them and the support we had at Brentford was brilliant.
“It really does help to have that kind of support, when they’re being positive towards us and cheering and making noise.
“The results are hard to take at the minute and we just have to go back to the training ground and go again.
“The confidence and the team spirit is still there and there’s still a buzz in training.
“It’ll all come together eventually and we’re doing the right things.”
See Tuesday's Gazette for more on this story - including the latest on Wordsworth's ankle injury - and all of the latest Colchester United news.
Comments(12)
Ozzie
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10:57am Tue 11 Sep 12
crazy comments
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11:15am Tue 11 Sep 12
super waluigi
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5:12pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Mr Honest wrote:Did your mum never tell you "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything?"
You havent turned up this season Wordsworth so you should pipe down fella, not talk to the local rag and concentrate on improving your fom and work hard in training. Clinton Morrison was honest enough to tell it how it is and he got dropped! You will be the first to ask to leave if we get relegated I bet.
You have a severe lack of social skills my friend.
super waluigi
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5:18pm Tue 11 Sep 12
At no point is this article about Wordsworth's personal form. Certainly not about Wards halftime tactic talks, which by the way none of know what is said.
But yes Wordsworth, form has been poor. Far too many draws, and not enough goals.
I will keep the faith like 3000+ Col U fans on saturday and yes, there will be another 50+ fans who will call for the managers sacking, possibly rising to hundreds should you loose again.
Keep the heads above water and it should come soon enough.
totallyfootball
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7:36pm Tue 11 Sep 12
super waluigi wrote:That's a bit rich coming from you Super, some of your comments in the past have hardly been what I would consider tactful. This is about opinions and people rarely see things the same way as others all of the time. Its funny how last season people criticized certain players, strangely enough nothing has changed apart from the clubs league position which albeit early doors is worrying to say the least don't you think?
Mr Honest wrote:Did your mum never tell you "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything?"
You havent turned up this season Wordsworth so you should pipe down fella, not talk to the local rag and concentrate on improving your fom and work hard in training. Clinton Morrison was honest enough to tell it how it is and he got dropped! You will be the first to ask to leave if we get relegated I bet.
You have a severe lack of social skills my friend.
Surb
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8:12pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Mr Honest wrote:I kind of have to agree here.
You havent turned up this season Wordsworth so you should pipe down fella, not talk to the local rag and concentrate on improving your fom and work hard in training. Clinton Morrison was honest enough to tell it how it is and he got dropped! You will be the first to ask to leave if we get relegated I bet.
I'm not a big fan of wordsworth this season seeing him play pre-season and during this season he looks lost and half of the time doesnt know if hes a midfielder or forward. The only good thing about wordsworth last season was hes set pieces...
what on earth happened to that? lately hes set pieces are absolutely shockingly rubbish. I could do better and im not even a footballer.
Hes also very lazy, its depressing watching a player like him.
We're not singing anymore!!!
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9:45pm Tue 11 Sep 12
super waluigi wrote:Pot, Kettle and Black spring to mind.
Mr Honest wrote:Did your mum never tell you "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything?"
You havent turned up this season Wordsworth so you should pipe down fella, not talk to the local rag and concentrate on improving your fom and work hard in training. Clinton Morrison was honest enough to tell it how it is and he got dropped! You will be the first to ask to leave if we get relegated I bet.
You have a severe lack of social skills my friend.
I believe you've said before that everyone is entitled to their opinion....even you, although most people don't tend to agree with you.
So who died and made you King or Queen of everything that is Colchester United related ?
As you seem to no so much and everyone else knows so little, why don't you go for the position of manager when JW gets the boot ?
Look forward to hearing your reply but remember "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything"
Steve86
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11:50pm Tue 11 Sep 12
Altough I'm surprised that you are urging fans to stay patient, as we have done that for far too long now, because of the boring defensive football, with a lack of chances, goals, and points.
Super I don't know why you are thinking that it will only be 50 odd fans saying they want Ward out, I reckon it's the opposite. 3,000 want him out and probably 50 think he's a good manager (ie you)
Steve86
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11:54pm Tue 11 Sep 12
super waluigi wrote:Oh dear Super, I've lost count the number of times where you have said inappropriate stuff on her to people, including myself.
Mr Honest wrote:Did your mum never tell you "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything?"
You havent turned up this season Wordsworth so you should pipe down fella, not talk to the local rag and concentrate on improving your fom and work hard in training. Clinton Morrison was honest enough to tell it how it is and he got dropped! You will be the first to ask to leave if we get relegated I bet.
You have a severe lack of social skills my friend.
crazy comments
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1:15pm Wed 12 Sep 12
Steve86 wrote:Steve! you mention Mr Ward being a pushover. Well I did get told in a friendly polite sort of manner from someone on the the clubs open day, that J.W. is rather head strong in his ways. Perhaps he does not listen to other peoples views or idea's. You echo my thoughts regards where Woody plays because he seems like a lost sheep at the moment.
If Wordsworth has spoken to the media, it obviously means that they read the posts that us loyal fans type. That's the feeling I got when I read the above article. If so, hopefully things turn around for us, and they take some of our points across, ie Ward out. Wordsworth everyone is talking about your ability, I feel you have some good ability, but we haven't seen that this season. I think we all must agree that you're a better left midfielder then an attacking mid/forward wherever you play at the moment- no one knows. You need to stand up to the manager, and tell him where you want to play, because lets face it, it doesn't look like you like the current position, and also he won't say no to you, as he seems like a pushover. Altough I'm surprised that you are urging fans to stay patient, as we have done that for far too long now, because of the boring defensive football, with a lack of chances, goals, and points. Super I don't know why you are thinking that it will only be 50 odd fans saying they want Ward out, I reckon it's the opposite. 3,000 want him out and probably 50 think he's a good manager (ie you)
Mr Honest
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2:08pm Wed 12 Sep 12

Mr Honest says...
10:12am Tue 11 Sep 12