John Ward cannot wait to get to work after being named as Colchester United's new manager.
The 59-year-old has been unveiled as Aidy Boothroyd's successor at the U's, after accepting a one-year rolling contract.
Ward, who has been assistant manager at Colchester since last September, will be assisted by Joe Dunne.
He said: "I'm delighted - it’s a good position to come into.
“I’ve been at a good place at a good time.
“Aidy has moved into the Championship and the chairman is looking for some continuity at the football club.
“I’m aware of the players having worked with them over the last eight or nine months very closely.
“I think that had a bearing on the chairman’s viewpoint and I’m delighted."
For a four-page special on the U's appointment of Ward as their new boss, see Tuesday's Gazette.
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