Graham Potter was unable to hide the agony of losing to Brighton despite leading up to the 89th minute.

West Ham carried on the recent tradition of capitulating late in games, but this one felt the most painful, with a huge 3 points in touching distance swept away by a side showing a complete lack of composure and strong mentality.

Potter, who was facing his former club, cut a furious and broken man when facing the press, as he admitted the pain is seriously being felt by all at the club.

“I can assure you I don’t feel anything positive at the moment because the feeling is incredibly tough and the players can feel it as well,” said the West Ham boss to the press, as reported by the clubs Official Website.

“They and we as staff are devastated in the dressing room and they’re finding it hard to understand because they did a lot well.

“But we’re in the middle of a bad season where lots of things have gone wrong. There are lots of things have gone against us and not been quite good enough. And sometimes when you’re in those moments, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong, so it’s a cruel one for us.

“We’re certainly feeling the pain at the moment. In the end, we all have to do better – myself, the players, we have to try to fight all the way to the end to get the points.

“There’s no lack of effort from the lads. There isn’t. Whether they’re able to sustain it for the 95-plus minutes, whatever it is, that’s another question.”

West Ham need to once again try and regroup and bounce back, with Spurs up next, although many are now just longing for this dreadful season to come to an end.

“I can assure you, there are not many human beings that will be feeling more pain than me at the moment about a football match,” added Potter.

“So, I understand the supporters’ frustration. I understand that, absolutely and yes, it’s tough for us all.”