Brighton & Hove Albion boss Sami Hyypia positive despite defeat

Brighton & Hove Albion boss Sami Hyypia has refused to criticise his side following their defeat to Ipswich Town in the Championship.

The Seagulls suffered a third loss in six games last night as they were beaten 2-0 at Portman Road.

Despite seeing his team slip to within two points of the relegation zone, Hyypia insists that he is not overly concerned by their disappointing start to the campaign.

"I am not too unhappy about the performance but of course I am unhappy that we lost - I want to win every game," the former Liverpool captain is quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

"The players want to win games but that time will come. We need to get some points but the league position doesn't really matter at the moment. But I know we are already a bit behind and we can't fall too behind."

Brighton are next in action on Saturday when they entertain struggling Blackpool.