Johnnie Jackson admitted the constant changing of Charlton managers has proved difficult for the team after they were thumped 3-0 at Middlesbrough.

The Addicks were undone by three second-half goals which stretched their winless run to 11 games - and resulted in them slipping to second from bottom in the Championship.

Interim boss Karel Fraeye has become Charlton’s fifth man in charge in just under two years since owner Roland Duchatelet took over.

Skipper Jackson said: “It is difficult [the constant change in managers] because when one goes you’re thinking ‘here we go again.’ “People can have the hump about it, but what can you do?

“It’s our job, as players, to get on with it - it’s not the manager’s fault he’s been thrust into this position.

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“From his point of view, he’s coming into a great club and thinking he can bring something that no one else has before so what an opportunity for him.

“It’s been a good week, he’s brought some positivity into the dressing room with the training being hard and intense - it’s just a shame we never took that into the game.

“We need to give him our backing and we have to, as a club, pull together in the right direction.”

After a resilient first-half, Boro’s relentless pressure finally told as two quick-fire goals from David Nugent and Albert Adomah, plus a late Daniel Ayala header sent Charlton to a third successive 3-0 defeat.

The Addicks never looked like scoring as they mustered up just two shots on target - one Reza Ghoochannejhad strike forcing a good save from the keeper in the 75th minute.

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Despite Fraeye getting off to a losing start, Jackson has been impressed with the former Belgian Third Division manager.

He added: “Listen, from what I’ve seen so far, it’s been good.

“He’s built up a great rapport with me straight away which I think is important between manager and captain.

“Everything he’s said to the boys since arriving has been spot on - you can’t expect him to implement what he wants in one game.

“I think he needs to be given the time and support to do his job.

“In the long run, we’ll be alright as we have every player who is willing to die for the cause.”

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There have been discussions on social media about planned protests before the home game against Sheffield Wednesday next Saturday.

Jackson, who is in the final year of his contract, was reluctant to talk about it.

He said: “I’m not going to say anything about any protests because it’s none of my business.

“Fans pay their money to come to watch us play and they’re entitled to their opinion so if that’s what they want to do, that’s what they do.

“I know this club and the people, I’ve built up a lot of good relationships since I’ve been here.

“I’m certain that come the whistle on Saturday, the fans will get behind the team.”

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