Sheffield Wednesday: Charlton player was 'sick at half-time' as stomach bug ravaged home side in Owls win

The Addicks, who were already without 12 injured players regardless of the bug, battled manfully but were second best on a day when things finally went right for the Owls in front of goal.

And speaking after the defeat Charlton boss Lee Bowyer reported his midfielder Albie Morgan was one of the worst affected, vomiting before and during the clash.

“It was a tough day,” Bowyer said. “We've got enough injuries, but then to chuck in a few illnesses as well doesn't help. It was a bit of everything. Sickness, diarrhoea, not good.

“Then once we got here and put the team sheet in, Albie Morgan was being sick just before the game. We couldn't do anything about that.

“We just had to see how he went. Then again at half-time he was sick. That's why we took him off. He couldn't move in the end.”

Charlton are seven without a win and are dropping down the table after a bulldozing start.

A crestfallen Bowyer said: “I hate losing. I think that's quite obvious to see but I've just said to the players: 'Hold your heads up high. You should be proud of putting on a great team performance.'

“They can't give any more that what they are giving out there. We were in the game right up until the 80th minute.”