manager Simon Grayson pulled no punches in the wake of Leeds United’s 3-0 defeat at Swansea City in the npower Championship.

The home side romped to a comfortable win after a brace from Scott Sinclair, one a penalty, and Luke Moore’s third.

Despite being outplayed the visitors had their chances and Grayson was left to rue a penalty decision which did not go his way when when Alan Tate blatantly handled Robert Snodgrass’ strike in the area.

But he said: “I thought we were poor from start to finish.

“Swansea were very good, they passed the ball around, closed us down well and we didn’t impose our own game. We were lacklustre and we gave away possession very cheaply.

“But, in saying that, I thought we should create some half-decent chances. At 1-0, we hit the bar and then had a blatant penalty turned down. It wasn’t given and it was a massive turning point in the game.

“No matter how poorly we played if we scored the penalty, at 1-1 then we are right back in the game.

“It could have been the spark and lifeline we needed and how the officials missed it I do not know.

“But, overall we probably got what we deserved out of the game and that was a defeat.

“Swansea are a good team and we knew it would be tough. Things didn’t go for us but we have always reacted well from defeats this season.”

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers said: “I’m proud of the players. It was a wonderful performance and great result.

“Leeds have scored the most amount of goals in this league so to restrict them to just one shot on target showed our superiority in the game.

“It’s three points and it’s what we want from a game. Three points, clean sheet and the fans go home happy.”