David Moyes refused to blame West Ham's off-field turmoil for their surrender at Brighton.
A turbulent week at the east London club ended with a 3-1 defeat on the south coast to plunge them back into the relegation mix.
The Hammers had to sack their head of recruitment Tony Henry on Friday after claims he told agents they did not want to sign any more African players.
That scandal, as well as an underwhelming transfer window which saw a club linked with Olivier Giroud, Michy Batshuayi and Daniel Sturridge end up with Jordan Hugill from Preston, has left anger and frustration towards the West Ham board from supporters at an all-time high.