‘I’m very angry’ – Niclas Fullkrug launches scathing X-rated attack on West Ham teammates

Niclas Fullkrug ripped into his West Ham teammates following their draw with Southampton, declaring: “We were s”. The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw against the relegated Saints to extend their winless run in the Premier League to six matches. West Ham Fullkrug was furious in his post-match interviewSky Sports The result leaves the east London outfit in 16th spot, while Southampton have moved level with Derby’s all-time low record of 11 points in a Premier League season. Graham Potter‘s men took the lead early in the second half through Jarrod Bowen before conceding to Lesley Ugochukwu in the third minute of stoppage time. It led German striker Fullkrug to hit out at his side, who are in no danger of a drop down into the Championship, for their lack of character after dropping two points late on. In an incredibly frank interview, the 32-year-old: “It is a mindset problem. Very angry today. “Not disappointed, just angry with what we did after the goal. It was difficult to bring the boys back to push up, we didn’t push up anymore. “We tried, but we didn’t have the ability or the motivation to push up again. I am very, very angry that we played like this. “We had some minutes where we showed what we can do against an opponent like that at home. “We showed the possession we can have, that we can go in behind and have the chances to score again. “But the motivation, sorry we were s and I’m very angry. “It is not the first time where we score a goal and then the next goal kick we just shoot the ball long. We don’t try to play football anymore. The Hammers threw away a lead against bottom side SouthamptonGetty Fullkrug also backed Potter and said the result was the players’ faultGetty “We don’t push up anymore, we just sink and that’s not the way we want to play. “Why we play 65 minutes before with possession, even if it’s not perfect. “We try to play with possession, try to create chances, we try to score and then we score and after that half of the team try to score again and the other half just try to defend very deep. “That is not the way it works. We have to find a way to have togetherness, to have the idea, where we want to go and what we want to do. “The coach was very clear with what he wants, we have to do it all and everyone has to do it.” Potter himself reflected on his disappointment at seeing a victory slip away in agonising fashion, while stressing every player is desperate to put smiles on the faces of fans. GettyIt was another disappointing performance from the east London outfit[/caption] Speaking in his post-match press conference, he said: “The players want to win, the players want to do well. “They want supporters to go home happy and cheering and we didn’t do well enough to have that happen. “So we’re all feeling down, we’re all feeling frustrated, but we have to take that responsibility. “That’s why we’re here, that’s out job, we have to do better, I understand – it’s not a criticism of anybody. “I understand completely the season we’ve had, the results we’ve had, the performance levels that we’ve had over a long period hasn’t been to the point where everyone is going to go, ‘Oh wow this is amazing.’ “So we have to accept that, we have to deal with it, we have to do better.” As for West Ham fans, they were quick to praise Fullkrug for his honest opinion, as one X user posted: “Niclas Fulkrug, you hero.” Another commented: “Niclas Fullkrug you have rocked my world, proper interview no media trained bulls*, proper passionate interview where he’s slagging of his team mates and we don’t see that enough. “Needs to be here next season cuz [sic] he’s a f**** class act and the best striker we’ve had for ages.” A third added: “That is the difference in mentality between good players and top players… we don’t have enough top players simple as that.” This supporter then simply stated: “Brilliant from Fullkrug. He is spot on.” Fullkrug and his teammates will be looking to claim their first win since February 27 when they face Brighton away next weekend.

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‘I’m very angry’ – Niclas Fullkrug launches scathing X-rated attack on West Ham teammates

Niclas Fullkrug ripped into his West Ham teammates following their draw with Southampton, declaring: “We were s***”.

The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw against the relegated Saints to extend their winless run in the Premier League to six matches.

West Ham Fullkrug was furious in his post-match interview

The result leaves the east London outfit in 16th spot, while Southampton have moved level with Derby’s all-time low record of 11 points in a Premier League season.

Graham Potter‘s men took the lead early in the second half through Jarrod Bowen before conceding to Lesley Ugochukwu in the third minute of stoppage time.

It led German striker Fullkrug to hit out at his side, who are in no danger of a drop down into the Championship, for their lack of character after dropping two points late on.

In an incredibly frank interview, the 32-year-old: “It is a mindset problem. Very angry today.

“Not disappointed, just angry with what we did after the goal. It was difficult to bring the boys back to push up, we didn’t push up anymore.

“We tried, but we didn’t have the ability or the motivation to push up again. I am very, very angry that we played like this.

“We had some minutes where we showed what we can do against an opponent like that at home.

“We showed the possession we can have, that we can go in behind and have the chances to score again.

“But the motivation, sorry we were s*** and I’m very angry.

“It is not the first time where we score a goal and then the next goal kick we just shoot the ball long. We don’t try to play football anymore.

The Hammers threw away a lead against bottom side Southampton

Fullkrug also backed Potter and said the result was the players’ fault

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

“Why we play 65 minutes before with possession, even if it’s not perfect.

“We try to play with possession, try to create chances, we try to score and then we score and after that half of the team try to score again and the other half just try to defend very deep.

“That is not the way it works. We have to find a way to have togetherness, to have the idea, where we want to go and what we want to do.

“The coach was very clear with what he wants, we have to do it all and everyone has to do it.”

Potter himself reflected on his disappointment at seeing a victory slip away in agonising fashion, while stressing every player is desperate to put smiles on the faces of fans.

It was another disappointing performance from the east London outfit[/caption]

Speaking in his post-match press conference, he said: “The players want to win, the players want to do well.

“They want supporters to go home happy and cheering and we didn’t do well enough to have that happen.

“So we’re all feeling down, we’re all feeling frustrated, but we have to take that responsibility.

“That’s why we’re here, that’s out job, we have to do better, I understand – it’s not a criticism of anybody.

“I understand completely the season we’ve had, the results we’ve had, the performance levels that we’ve had over a long period hasn’t been to the point where everyone is going to go, ‘Oh wow this is amazing.’

“So we have to accept that, we have to deal with it, we have to do better.”

As for West Ham fans, they were quick to praise Fullkrug for his honest opinion, as one X user posted: “Niclas Fulkrug, you hero.”

Another commented: “Niclas Fullkrug you have rocked my world, proper interview no media trained bulls***, proper passionate interview where he’s slagging of his team mates and we don’t see that enough.

“Needs to be here next season cuz [sic] he’s a f****** class act and the best striker we’ve had for ages.”

A third added: “That is the difference in mentality between good players and top players… we don’t have enough top players simple as that.”

This supporter then simply stated: “Brilliant from Fullkrug. He is spot on.”

Fullkrug and his teammates will be looking to claim their first win since February 27 when they face Brighton away next weekend.