Luke Williams says unacceptable Swansea City players 'lost the will to compete'

Luke Williams once again had some difficult words for his players as the club's miserable form continued

Swansea city head coach Luke Williams was bitterly disappointed with his side’s finish to the game as they collapsed to a 5-1 defeat at Norwich. Williams said his players "lost the will to compete", describing it as unacceptable.

A low-key first half ended with Josh Sargent firing Norwich ahead after being picked out unmarked in the area by Emiliano Marcondes.

Swansea equalised just past the hour mark when top scorer Liam Cullen headed in Josh Key’s cross but the hosts went in front almost immediately as Sargent produced another assured finish into the bottom corner.

The Swans fell apart after that, conceding three more goals in the final 15 minutes. You can read the match report here.

Williams said: “I thought we were marginally the better side in the first half but then we concede a goal at a dreadful time and go in behind.

“Then after we equalise they score almost immediately, another dreadful time to concede.

“After that the will to compete seemed to leave the players and it was a terrible end to the game for us. We collapsed and it was unacceptable – I just feel sorry for the fans who made the long journey today – they must be sick of the sight of me right now.

"I'm embarrassed with the performance today. You can't be that weak in the Championship and expect to not get spanked.

“It has been a poor run of results and it’s important we bounce back quickly because we are looking over our shoulders at the teams below us now.”

The Swans are now down to 17th in the table after three straight league defeats, which included the 3-0 South Wales derby drubbing to Cardiff City.