Reading FC defender Tom McIntyre said the team’s performance was ‘not acceptable’ after they suffered a first-half collapse at Rotherham United.
The Royals found themselves four goals down at the break in a capitulation that saw them concede the opening goal in the opening 10 minutes for the fourth consecutive game.
“Everyone can see that the first 20 minutes were unacceptable,” said McIntyre.
“I’m very critical of myself and feel I could have done a lot better.
“I think us as a team, it’s one where we’ve conceded in the first 10 minutes again and as a squad and as individuals, it’s not acceptable.
“I’m as disappointed as anyone.”
Paul Ince’s side now prepare to face a tough test at home to Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday night at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Rovers have started their season in fine form by winning all three of their opening Championship matches under new boss Jon Dahl Tomasson.
McIntyre continued “We’re all professionals and want to do our best and when it goes like that it’s not nice and it hurts.
“There’s a game on Wednesday so we can’t let it affect that, we’ve got to go into that with clear minds.
“We’ll have tonight and tomorrow to reflect on it, I know I will and now it’s about trying to put it right on Wednesday and put this behind us.”
