Charlton boss Karl Robinson apologises to Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston

Following the postponement of Saturday's game between the two sides, Robinson was left angered by claims that Charlton wanted the game to be called off.

Referee Carl Boyeson called the League One encounter at Bloomfield Road off just an hour before kick-off after deeming the pitch unplayable due to heavy rain.

It was claimed Karl Oyston said Charlton, who were looking for their fourth successive win, wanted the game postponed.

Oyston released a statement through the club's website to rebuke the claims, adding he never commented on the referee's decision.

But Robinson has since backtracked on his comments, revealing he actually meant Blackpool owner Owen Oyston.

He said: “Blackpool at the weekend was a disgrace. I’ve got a point on that actually.

“I had a go at their owner for saying something (about my players), but I mentioned the chairman.

"When I found out who it was, it was actually the owner and not the chairman who said it. I thought the owner was the chairman.

“So I apologised to Karl. But it was the owner who said my players wanted the game off. So I’m not happy about that.

“When you've been in the Premier League, you shouldn't have a game called off because of your pitch.

“I had a conversation with Karl on Saturday night. We’re two very strong-minded people, you can imagine what was said.

“I said it was poor that the game was called off and it was even more poor that it was said my players didn't want to play. I’m protective of my club and players so don't come for my club or my players.”