Brighton's Gus Poyet cut short his press conference to prevent himself from landing in hot water with the Football Association.
Clarets claim vital victory without their first-choice strike pairing
Brighton boss Gus Poyet cut short his press conference to prevent himself from landing in hot water with the Football Association.
The Uruguayan saw his side go down 1-0 to Burnley at Turf Moor as referee Carl Boyeson handed out a flurry of late bookings.
Poyet left the touchline before the end of the defeat which sees the Seagulls drop out of the play-off places and when asked the reason why, he said: "That's a good question, that one. I'm not spending any more money on referees and the FA.
"There is a time when you need to know when it's enough, and it was enough."
That brought an end to a one-minute address during which Poyet offered a frank assessment of his side's failings as they made it three games without a win.
"It's a missed opportunity for us - a big miss," he said.
Blame
"I've been looking at Burnley and they have a few problems with a few key players so I don't think it was a bad time to play them.
"But we didn't take it so there is no-one to blame apart from ourselves."
Charlie Austin netted the only goal shortly before the half-hour, converting at the second attempt from Josh McQuoid's right wing cross - one of the numerous occasions that Burnley found joy down the flanks during an open and entertaining first period.
Home boss Eddie Howe conceded that tensions were close to boiling point at times during the match, but felt this did not detract from an absorbing contest.
"I don't know what it is about us and Brighton," he said.
"I didn't really see a great deal in the tackles, I don't see what the problem was.
Referee
"The referee had to make some calls - we were doing what you usually do and shouting for everything - but I didn't really see a bad tackle in the game. It's bit of showmanship I think, from both sides.
"We're just delighted with the win. I thought it was a great football match - I don't think there's any need to talk about the referee."
Howe hailed a winning display that was fashioned without injured forward duo Jay Rodriguez and Martin Paterson or a recognised left-back.
He added: "We obviously had the game against Birmingham in midweek and you can see the bodies we've got available - we're down to the bare bones.
"The people who were fit gave absolutely everything to the cause. I thought they were outstanding.
"There were people playing out of position, people playing with injuries - it was a huge effort against a really good side."
