Potter defends Brighton stars as poor results are ‘his responsibility’

Graham Potter understands why he has received some criticism of late and he wants the blame to be taken away from Brighton’s players.

The Seagulls have lost their last five Premier League games so they are now 13th in the table.

Brighton face Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night and Potter is keen to improve his side’s situation.

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Speaking at a press conference, Potter said: “There will be people out there that are negative towards me and I absolutely understand that.

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“There’s nothing you can do about that. You’ve just got to carry on doing your work.

“The Premier League is tough. It’s unforgiving if you’re on the wrong end of things. Through the lens of five defeats, there’s not too much positive out there.

“That’s just how it is. That’s how the world works. I understand that. We have to fight to change that round and we’ll try and do it on on Wednesday night.”

Potter has attempted to shield the players from criticism by highlighting his own failings.

He said: “You’ve got to be honest and say that when you’re on a run like we are there’s going to be a difference in terms of behaviour, because people aren’t quite as happy and chirpy as normal.

“But I can’t criticise the players. The boys are honest, the boys are responsible and