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Monk: We weren’t at our best
- Updated: December 3, 2016
Leeds manager Gary Monk felt his side did not perform to their best despite seeing off Aston Villa with two second-half goals at Elland Road on Saturday.
Kemar Roofe headed Leeds in front with his first goal for the club, and Chris Wood pounced on a Hadi Sacko effort to tap over the line for his 10th goal of the season to complete the 2-0 victory.
But Monk, who watched his team move up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship table following the win, believed his players under performed, but showed great character following a difficult week, which included an away defeat in the EFL Cup to Premier League side Liverpool
“We didn’t play at our best to be honest with you,” Monk said. “It has been a very difficult week, so it is hard to be critical, great character from the lads. I think we deserved the win and I can’t really remember Aston Villa having a shot on our goal.
“Fantastic effort, great spirit, great character. Like I said, we weren’t at our best …
