Reid dismayed at defeat

We were second best all over the pitch - they had more energy and more desire Leeds boss Peter Reid Match report: Leicester 4-0 Leeds

Leeds manager Peter Reid admitted it was back to square one after watching his side's crushing defeat by Leicester on Monday.

The optimism that surrounded Leeds' first win of the season at Middlesbrough two weeks ago was replaced by dismay at the Walkers Stadium.

Leeds were second best throughout the match and Leicester ran out deserved 4-0 winners thanks to goals from Paul Dickov (2), Lilian Nalis and James Scowcroft

"I thought we had turned a corner but now we need to get back on the training ground and get it going again," Reid said.

"We were second best, we were really disappointing. You've got to earn the right to play, but we didn't do that. Leicester wanted it more and it showed.

"Before the game I told the players what to expect, but they played to their strengths and we didn't do that at all.

"Leicester showed the desire to go and win the ball and from our point of view we should have showed our desire to defend it better.

"That's basics and that's what is so disappointing.

"We just didn't compete, we weren't up for it. There has to be a desire to win a football match and we didn't even show that in order just to compete.

We showed what we are all about Micky Adams Leicester boss More Leicester reaction

City boss Micky Adams was delighted with his side's first win since their return to the Premiership.

"I would have taken any margin of victory before the game, never mind that one," he said.

"That first win is always important and tonight we showed what we are all about and that was the level of performance I am delighted with.

"We know you cannot take games lightly and you have to start matches fast and furious and that's what we did against Leeds.

"But we cannot take anything for granted because now we've matches coming up against Liverpool and Manchester United and they don't come much tougher than that."