Colchester United manager John Ward admitted he had mixed feelings over his side's derby draw with Dagenham and Redbridge.

The U's played out a 2-2 with the Daggers to extend their unbeaten run in npower League One to nine matches.

Ward said: “It was a typical local derby.

“Dagenham played well against us and we had to work very, very hard to stay with it.

“They were on their game in the first half but the second half was a pulsating affair and end to end.

“We're still unbeaten but I have mixed feelings about how we have gone about it.

“At home we want to do better but the effort and work-rate was top drawer.

“Dagenham did well and I'm sure John Still will be happy with his team's performance.

“I was disappointed at half-time but it might turn out to be a decent point.”

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