Plenty of positives for Fleetwood boss Joey Barton despite disappointment of defeat at Charlton

Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton was bitterly disappointed after his side’s three-match winning run came to an abrupt halt at Charlton.

Town's winning run ends despite Evans' double

But the Cod Army gaffer was quick to take the positives after running a side who played in the Championship last season close in a 3-2 thriller at The Valley.

Ched Evans scores the first of his two goals at Charlton

The Addicks hadn’t conceded for around nine hours before Ched Evans’ brilliant quickfire brace drew Town level at half-time only for Conor Washington's penalty to seal a sixth straight win for Lee Bowyer's side.

“I’m really disappointed to leave here without three points,” reflected Barton.

“I keep going on about it so it’s a bit annoying me making an argument for us not losing any games this season.

“We’ve got to learn the lessons and we’re still bedding in a new side really.

“I thought there were some really positive signs coming to a place like The Valley, with Charlton on the run they are on, and putting the game right on their toes.

“I’m disappointed to lose but they are a good side and I think our lads will take a lot from it.

“When they went 2-0 up with their defensive record - they hadn’t conceded for about nine hours was doing the rounds on Twitter - you fear the worst. So you knew it was going to be tough.

“Firstly, I thought we showed great character to climb up off the canvas having been sucker-punched.

“We conceded a set-piece goal and then got caught on the counter by them.

“We will never fear playing Charlton, whether that’s when they come to our place or whether it’s a play-off berth come the end of the season.”

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