He is Wel' within his rights to say that

BRIGHTON BOSS Fabian Hurzeler says he has no problem with Danny Welbeck’s public criticism of his team-mates and is determined to avoid a “happy-clappy” atmosphere at the club.

- BY ALEX CROOK

Welbeck was highly critical of the players’ performance following a 4-2 loss at Brentford which extended the Seagulls’ winless run to six games.

“We need to play far more collectively. Fight for each other more,” Welbeck, who scored his 10th goal of the season at the Gtech Community Stadium said.

“It was evident that we weren't doing that.”

Asked about Welbeck’s comments ahead of todays's visit of West Ham, Hurzeler said he was happy for his players to be “honest” with each other.

“Danny Welbeck, we all know he's a leader on the pitch and beside the pitch,” Hurzeler said.

“He's someone who's here for a long time, who scores a lot of goals, who gives a great effort for this club so we can be sure he wants the best for this club and the best for his team-mates.

“What | always demand is for a culture where not everything is happy-clappy.