Charlton Athletic manager accepts blame for their recent results heading into Blackpool clash

The Addicks, who take on Blackpool at The Valley tomorrow, haven’t won on home turf since December 12.

Their surprise defeat to bottom side Burton Albion on Tuesday night was their third straight defeat at home.

It left Charlton, who were relegated from the Championship last season, five points off the play-offs having played more games than most sides around them.

“We’ve fallen short at times because we think we’re better than what we are,” Bowyer said.

“When things are going well, I’m the one that takes the praise. Well it’s only right that I take the criticism when things aren’t going so well, like they are now.

“I’m a big enough person and I’ve been in the game long enough, I can take that.

“There are certain things I can’t control. I can control how we get the ball from the goalkeeper, to your outside centre-half, to get it to your wing-back and to get it to your striker. I can control that.

“But then that last bit, I’m not really in control of that. Whether it’s their finish or their control, I can’t control that.”

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