SEASIDERS boss Nigel Worthington has sent a rally cry to all involved with Blackpool Football Club following their poor start to the season.

"We're all in this together," he said.

"The blame lies with no individual for our position."

After a string of bad results, including being knocked out of the Worthington Cup at the hands of Tranmere, a disastrous performance at Brentford and a disappointing draw at home against Oxford, the Seasiders have found themselves languishing at the wrong end of the table.

In addition, the team is missing the influence of Paul Beesley, out for six to eight weeks following a pre-season injury.

But Worthington insists that hard work, dedication and group belief is the key.

"The results have been mixed after a good start but we've just got to get on with it, keep our heads down and work hard.

"A lot of hard work can see us stringing some results together and end up in the top half of this league."

However, Worthington admitted he needed more players if the Seasiders are to move up the table and bridge the gap on derby rivals Preston.

When asked whether the present team could move up a division, Worthington replied: "We need more players to come in before we can even think of Division One and there's not millions in the bank.

"We've all got a job to do to get the most out of this team. I've got a job to motivate them pre-match, they've got a job to do on the pitch and the fans have got a job to give us a lift.

"Hopefully with that all in place we can encourage each other and get some good results."

The team are now preparing for their next matches - a trip to Bristol City and a home fixture against Wycombe sandwich tricky games against Notts County and Bournemouth.

"We've got to show the early form we did against Oxford and we've got to show a positive frame of mind.

"There's only one way to enjoy football and that's to win games. That's what we're going to do."

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