"On Saturday two players were unwell and since then it has spread throughout the club. We had a word with the league to try and get the game called off, but they told us we had to play.
"It's frustrating for the supporters when they see a display like that, but I'm not going to have a go at any of the players, because a lot of them shouldn't have played.
"We had players throwing up before the game and again at half-time. The transfer window scenario has killed us, but hopefully I can get some fit bodies ready for the weekend as the doctor has been in and given antibiotics to all those affected."