"I am totally disappointed with the way the officials handled that game. I am flabbergasted.
"My players were magnificent today and stood strong against 12 men throughout the game. The referee has lost us at least a point from today's game. There was a foul in the box on Jamal (Campbell-Ryce). It was a penalty. That referee has spoiled the game today and to be fair he spoiled it from the first minute.
"The referee was intimidated by the crowd. Every time the crowd called for something the referee gave it. I am very disappointed but could not fault any of my players.
"Both teams tried to play football and created chances. It was a test of character for my team against a team who are flying at the moment and I think we should have had at least a point from the game but we have come away with nothing.
"We had another penalty shout right in the last minute where the lad had handled it in the box. The referee put the whistle to his mouth but made no noise".
Simon was talking to www.barnsleyfc.co.uk