DANNY Williams has issued an apology for getting sent off in Reading FC's 5-0 thumping by Fulham FC yesterday, blasting the referee's decision in the process.

The Royals endured a dismal afternoon at Craven Cottage as their five-match winning streak ended in disastrous fashion.

Things went from bad to worse in the early stages of the second half when Williams received his marching orders for violent conduct, which will rule him out for the Royals' next three games.

Referee Oliver Langford deemed that Williams kicked out at Fulham's Stefan Johansen, and the USA international was handed a straight red card.

Yet Williams revealed he felt the officials made the wrong call on the 54th minute of the match, saying they need to have a "better understanding" of the game.

Williams took to his Instagram account to apologise to 3,000 Royals fans who made their way to London to witness the capitulation.

"First of I would like to apologise to my teammates and the fans (who were fantastic today despite our bad performance) for my reaction after being stepped on my leg," asserted Williams.

"Personally I think it was a very very harsh decision and sometimes officials should have a better understanding of the game.

"I have never conceded a straight red card in my career and I definetely would never have the intention of injuring another player on purpose.

"We will bounce back from this defeat and we will come back stronger like we have shown in the past.

"Thank you again for your amazing support."

Williams will miss the next three games for the Royals, including Saturday's clash against Sheffield Wednesday at Madejski Stadium (3pm ko).