Defender Billy Jones was sent off for the second time this season

Crewe manager Gudjon Thordarson has criticised the performance of the officials in the 3-2 defeat against Leeds at the Alexandra Stadium.

Billy Jones was sent off for dissent by referee Scott Mathieson, after being booked for a tangle with Leeds midfielder Richard Snodgrass.

Thordarson told BBC Radio Stoke: "It is straight forward. It is not acceptable.

"There has to be the same law book for both teams. I will report the incidents and deal with that."

Thordarson added: "It's sad that the officials are taking all of the attention.

"Leeds played some excellent football, we were trying to as well. We should be talking about football, not other incidents."

The Alex trailed 3-0 at half-time, but launched a brave comeback in the second period with goals from Julien Baudet and Tom Pope.

"I encouraged my players to enjoy themselves and not let other people spoil the day," said Thordarson.

"Every single soul who has been to the ground today can be proud of their team.

"We lost a game of football, but the Crewe players are the winners."

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