Wordsworth happy at U's despite transfer talk (From Gazette)

Wordsworth happy at U's despite transfer talk

8:34am Thursday 9th February 2012 in Colchester Utd By Jonathan Waldron

Anthony Wordsworth insists he has not been distracted by recent attempts to lure him away from Colchester United.

The talented U’s midfielder was the subject of a failed bid from League One rivals Bournemouth, in the transfer window.

Wordsworth, 23, has been in impressive form for Colchester so far this season and is their leading goalscorer.

His eye-catching performances led to him being linked with a move away from the Weston Homes Community Stadium, last month.

However, Wordsworth said he was not fazed by speculation surrounding his future.

And the former U’s youth team captain said he is currently very happy playing regular football at Colchester.

Wordsworth said: “The speculation didn’t affect me at all.

“The gaffer told me that they had received a bid and the chairman rejected it.

“I told them it wasn’t a big worry and I played the next day against Leyton Orient.

“The gaffer said that one day the day may come where I move on but that he wanted me to stay.

“It’s nice to feel wanted and I’m playing week in, week out at Colchester.

“Last season I was in and out of the team and it’s important to me to be playing every week.

“If the chance does come along in the future, that will be down to the manager and the chairman.

“But I’m very settled and happy at Colchester.”

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