GRAHAM POTTER fumed “do you want me to swear?”; as he suffered a meltdown after West Ham went seven games without a win.

The normally level-headed Hammers boss was left fuming in his press conference as his side were .

West Ham United manager at a press conference.Graham Potter had a meltdown after West Ham lost to Brighton at the AmexA man speaking at a press conference.Potter was asked about the X-rated West Ham fans chants directed at himSoccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - April 26, 2025 West Ham United manager Graham Potter and Jarrod Bowen look dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..West Ham lost their 16th game of the season on Saturday

Potter was taunted with chants from his own fans in support of , saying “The German's right we’re f***ing s***e”; throughout the game.

He was also booed by fans after he quit the Amex for Stamford Bridge in 2022, while West Ham now sit 17th on 36 points.

Potter said: “The pain at the moment is pretty hard.

“We're all devastated. We're unable to sustain what we need to do to win games in the Premier League.

When asked about the chants, he said: “They’re entitled to sing whatever they want”; before denying that he left out German striker Fullkrug from the starting line up

He added: “No one wants to hear positives. It doesn't matter. I’m sick of talking about positives.

“We have to stick together, because it's a tough last four weeks. We have to be together.

“Honestly, I don't feel like I want to speak about anything positive, because I'm in too much pain to talk about positives, and no one wants to hear positives.

“But there were some of course, there were I'm not stupid, but we've lost and two goals have gone in from 35 meters. Congratulations to Brighton.

“I'm going to be frustrated. I'm not a robot. I'm a human being as well.

“I stand there myself, give everything to this, what I'm doing of course, I'm gonna be upset.

“I have to come here and speak calmly to you guys, but that's not how I'm feeling inside. If you want me to swear, I can swear.

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

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

Fullkrug launched a after last week's 1-1 draw with relegated Southampton.

The German apologised for being “s***” and accused his team-mates of lacking motivation and ability in a scathing assessment.

Fullkrug, who set up Jarrod Bowen's goal against the Saints, fumed: “It is a mindset problem. Very angry today.

“We don't try to playanymore. Sorry we were s*** and I'm very angry.

“We don't push up anymore, we just sink and that's not the way we want to play.

“It is not the first time where we score a goal and then the next goal kick we just shoot the ball long.”

Head and shoulders shot of a man in a West Ham United shirt giving an interview.Niclas Fullkrug launched a furious rant against his own team-mates last week