Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth reacts to 0-0 draw at Colchester United in League 2 - his side’s fourth league draw in a row

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth was proud of his players after they picked up another point on their travels.

It was a fourth draw in a row for the Gills but arguably the most creditable of the lot as they played out a goalless draw at Colchester in League 2 on Saturday.

Ainsworth pointed to an ever-increasing injury list as his depleted squad dug deep to take a point from one of the division’s in-form sides.

“I’m really proud of the boys,” said Ainsworth. “I think it’s my first nil-nil, and this is a tough place to come, by the way.

“Danny Cowley's got them fighting and playing really well, so you've got to give them credit. But then (give) credit to us because we've contained a team that not many teams have been able to contain lately.

“We worked on stopping their counter-attack and I was pleased the lads dealt with that.

“We had an overload in midfield at times, and we worked that quite well, especially second half. Just the want of slipping someone in or getting someone in the right areas at the right time.

“I think Aaron Rose had one cleared off the line first half, but they've had one off the line.

“So, it was a full-blooded game, two local teams going at it. We were the only two teams in League Two playing today. Fair play to Colchester and fair play to Gillingham.

“Our fans never stopped singing again. They were absolutely brilliant.

“This is a tough place to come, like I say, and I'm pleased to get a draw.”

On the injuries, Ainsworth added: “We've got one hell of an injury list at the moment. We really have - Andy Smith, Josh Andrews, Sam Vokes, Jonny Smith, Nelson Khumbeni, Lenni Cirino.

“All these players have dropped out lately. So for that bunch of boys, for that 18 with Louie Dayal in there, Travis