Brighton 0-1 Wolves: Chris Hughton blames individual errors for defeat
Friday 1 January 2016 19:23, UK
Brighton boss Chris Hughton admitted that individual mistakes are proving costly after a first-half own goal by Connor Goldson gifted Wolves a 1-0 victory at the Amex Stadium.
Wolves clinched their third consecutive win when Goldson steered a cross from Jordan Graham into his own net in the 32nd minute.
The Seagulls also lost their previous home game 1-0 when an error by Lewis Dunk allowed Daryl Murphy to score the only goal in Ipswich's 1-0 triumph.
Hughton is concerned that his men have now not scored in six hours and 35 minutes, and are without a win in six games.
"We need to find a way to get goals," Hughton said. "Defensive errors have given teams a head start in the last two games and they've gone on to protect a lead.
"At the minute things are not going our way, whereas earlier in the season it was.
"We must keep motivated, remember how well the players have done and go again. We're unbeaten away from home and are pleased we have a gap until our next two league games which are both away."
Hughton praised the display of striker James Wilson, who has been recently been troubled by illness and was seen to vomit on the pitch before the game.
"James was the most likely to get a goal with the type of game it was," Hughton added. "He hasn't been well with a cold and it is a combination of that and the volume of games that he's been involved in. He's come from being a squad player at Manchester United."
Wolves manager Kenny Jackett believes his players have been rewarded for hard work to now boast nine points out of nine and three clean sheets.
"The players played with a lot of character and this was necessary to negate a very good Brighton side," Jackett said.
Looking ahead to the January transfer window, Jacket admitted he would like to give his players "some help" as they look towards making an impression in the top half of the table.
"We don't need too many players out as this will give us problems," Jackett added. "We did well to cope with Brighton; they are a good side and deserve to be where they are.
"The top five deserve to be there - they are there for a reason. Ipswich are coming through very strongly but the top five will take some shifting."
Jackett says he will assess the position of winger Rajiv van La Parra next week now that the winger's loan period at Brighton has expired.
"He's done very well, his confidence is high and he's taken his opportunity very well. But he is a Wolves player, he'll be with us next week and we'll assess him," Jackett added.
