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Fleetwood Town manager Graham Alexander accepted the responsibility for their performance after they lost 5-1 at Gillingham in League One.

The Cod Army led at Priestfield, but conceded four goals in the first-half and another late on.

It was their third defeat in a row and they are only a point above the relegation places after 10 games.

"I'm the manager, of course I take responsibility," the 43-year-old told 91Èȱ¬ Radio Lancashire.

"I'm not stupid, I don't hide, I'm a man.

"I've been through hard times as a player, I've been through hard times as a manager and this is a hard time.

"Of course I take responsibility, I wouldn't dare put that on just a group of players as I'm the head of it."