Centre-half Toto Nsiala has issued a statement following last night’s game at Charlton, apologising for for what he felt was a misunderstanding which led to a confrontation with some supporters following the final whistle.

After the Blues’ 2-0 defeat had been confirmed, Nsiala became involved in a heated exchange with fans at the front of the Jimmy Seed Stand. Christian Walton sought to act as peacemaker before being shoved away by a supporter, who was subsequently dragged away by stewards as police moved the two Town players away from the incident.

Nsiala, 29, said in a statement issued via the club website: “Following last night’s game, I would like to applaud and thank the supporters for travelling in their thousands and paying their hard earned cash, especially at this time of year. "

“All of the lads and I fully appreciate the time and effort of the fans who support us up and down the country.

“Frustrations were high and I completely understand why, as that performance was not good enough.

“My intention was to acknowledge the supporters and tell them that we are doing all we can to put things right but unfortunately this did not come across how I intended.

“I apologise for the misunderstanding. I know the fans deserve more and I’ll be giving everything to deliver the performances and results that we can all be proud of.”

Photo: Steve Waller

matthewwylds added 16:05 - Dec 8 He should never be near the 1st team
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PositivelyPortman added 16:43 - Dec 8 Where is the club captain? Morsy should be out the front apologising to the fans. If he doesn't want to be here because he only wanted to play for Cook, then drop him and get rid of asap. Cook intimated that he was the messiah, but I've seen nothing from him.
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aardvaark added 16:55 - Dec 8 What's Harry Redknapp doing as a steward at Charlton?
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Linkboy13 added 16:56 - Dec 8 If you don't think there was a lack of effort last night you've never played the game at a decent level. There's been very few games this season when the team has played with any sort of fight or passion. The captaincy should be taken away from Morsy and given to Edmundson one of the few players who deserves to be wearing a Town shirt.
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Monkey_Blue added 17:29 - Dec 8 The actions of some fans last night is an embarrassment. Whatever you think of Toto as a player I don't think anyone can honestly say this lad doesn't care. I'm happy to criticise on here and to an extent at games but it seems people think being “issed 0ff” means they can act like idiots. 😡
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Monkey_Blue added 17:29 - Dec 8 The actions of some fans last night is an embarrassment. Whatever you think of Toto as a player I don't think anyone can honestly say this lad doesn't care. I'm happy to criticise on here and to an extent at games but it seems people think being “issed 0ff” means they can act like idiots. 😡
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Monkey_Blue added 17:31 - Dec 8 Flicking Hull!! I agree with Blues1…. Well mainly 😂
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happybeingblue added 17:36 - Dec 8 At the end of the day to quote a phrase associated with another famous old club " all ipswich aren't we" as another poster put we have to stick together to move forward.
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exeterblue10 added 18:09 - Dec 8 ArnieM, monkey blue - couldn't agree more. Well said.
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ThaiBlue added 18:32 - Dec 8 Fan was wrong to push walton 100% ban him 4 life.reality the fans have a right to give there opinion to this shower of weekly crap.
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Buryblue78 added 18:47 - Dec 8 To be fair I thought there was nothing wrong with Toto or Walton in terms of commitment His distribution was poor but he threw himself in front of a few shots Some of the others certainly weren't committed enough I never thought I'd want Warnock but I'd get him in for one last managerial job He could steady the ship tighten the defence and bolster the team getting rid of the freeloaders It would be with a view to handing over a better run club to a new manager ideally in the Championship but on last nights performance there are more pressing problems that need a strong no nonsense character much like MM when he first took over who did to be fair to him sort out a club in crisis back then

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runningout added 19:33 - Dec 8 Toto didn't have to apologise in my view. Minor row! Issue is he's not agile enough to stop any half decent or quick forward with a trick. If he deals with that he'll be sorted. I'm afraid he's been given opportunity and not delivered. Like a few of our underwhelming players
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Mac2812 added 19:53 - Dec 8 No. Clearly mouthing "f@ck off" was not a "misunderstanding"
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algarvefan added 23:09 - Dec 8 The fan who ran onto the pitch and pushed Walton (easily our best player on the night) has committed a criminal offence. I hope we can identify and ban the idiot as he appeared to be well old enough to know better. No performance excuses fans to behave like he did.
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nick8 added 03:18 - Dec 9 Reading these comments just make me realise how backward the fanbase is, a bit like the team. He heard some home truths and didn't like it. None of them are fit to eat the shirt. Pathetic absolutely pathetic
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