Anthony Wordsworth has admitted Colchester United’s players are letting manager Joe Dunne down.

The U’s alarming slump in form continued when they were beaten 2-0 at home by Oldham Athletic.

Skipper Wordsworth said: “I think it’s fair to say the players need to take responsibility for the recent results.

“I don’t think the manager is to blame – he picks the team and puts his trust in us.

“I think we’re letting him down at the minute and we’re the ones who go out on the pitch."

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