Sam Lavelle delivers honest message following latest Charlton defeat

Charlton Athletic slumped to yet another defeat in League One – their fifth in succession – when visiting Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday afternoon.

The Addicks were looking to get back on track after a poor run of form, which had seen them slip from the top half all the way down to 16th position.

Defeats to Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Oxford United and MK Dons had occurred with just two goals being scored in those four matches by the Londoners, and things would get even worse on their travels to Yorkshire.

Wednesday were ahead after just five minutes through George Byers and on the stroke of half-time, Callum Paterson doubled the advantage for Darren Moore’s side.

Charlton rarely threatened Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s goal as they were restricted to just one shot on target in what was a bitterly disappointing afternoon in the north.

Defender Sam Lavelle braved social media following the latest loss and sent a message to Addicks fans, issuing a heartfelt apology to those that travelled for their performance and results in general.

We’d all be tweeting if we’d won 5 in a row so I think it’s only right to come on here now. Massive thanks to the travelling fans yesterday and apologies for that team performance. I can only say we’ll be working as hard as possible from now until Saturday to put this right