Blackwell laments below-par Leeds
Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell said his team lacked a spark after watching them lose 3-0 to Watford in the Premiership play-off at the Millennium Stadium.
"It's a terrible place to come and lose and feel as though you've achieved nothing," Blackwell said.
"We lacked a spark and were second to the ball all over the park. We deserved to lose.
"We had efforts cleared off the line but that's what happens in football. We wish Watford all the best."
Leeds have recently suffered huge financial debt but, following Ken Bates' arrival and a successful run in the Championship, the future looks healthier.
"The club has taken a few kickings recently but we'll bounce back and keep building," Blackwell added.
"It's been a good season, but we've come up short in the last game. We've been third, fourth, fifth all season, but on the day, Watford take all the credit and on the day they deserved it.
"This has showed that the club's got some life back into it and we'll be looking to get back into the Premiership as quick as we can. "We've rebuilt the football club and have become a side that clubs are fearful of. By the time the new season comes round we will be ready to go again."
Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell said his team lacked a spark after watching them lose 3-0 to Watford in the Premiership play-off at the Millennium Stadium.
"It's a terrible place to come and lose and feel as though you've achieved nothing," Blackwell said.
"We lacked a spark and were second to the ball all over the park. We deserved to lose.
"We had efforts cleared off the line but that's what happens in football. We wish Watford all the best."
Leeds have recently suffered huge financial debt but, following Ken Bates' arrival and a successful run in the Championship, the future looks healthier.
"The club has taken a few kickings recently but we'll bounce back and keep building," Blackwell added.
"It's been a good season, but we've come up short in the last game. We've been third, fourth, fifth all season, but on the day, Watford take all the credit and on the day they deserved it.
"This has showed that the club's got some life back into it and we'll be looking to get back into the Premiership as quick as we can. "We've rebuilt the football club and have become a side that clubs are fearful of. By the time the new season comes round we will be ready to go again."