Peterborough Panthers assistant boss Wayne Swales was left fuming with his side after Monday's Elite League home defeat by Eastbourne.

The 47-43 loss, which knocks their play-off hopes, was the club's first home defeat of the season.

Swales told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: "I don't think disappointing sums it up - appalling, just not good enough.

"In some ways I'd like to calm down and think about it, but I think everybody here can tell that wasn't acceptable."

He added: "I don't think the wheels have come off but it's loosened them up a bit."

Maybe that's the kick up the backside we needed Peterborough Panthers assistant boss Wayne Swales

Panthers have yet to seal their play-off position - they are currently six points above above fifth-placed Coventry - and head to table-toppers Poole on Wednesday.

"I think we're good for the play-offs and maybe that's the kick up the backside we needed to make ourselves aware we need to be back on tip-top form," Swales continued.

"It's not easy to go somewhere like Poole when you're expecting a performance, but you can only ride what's out in front of you."

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