And fans voiced their disapproval after the 1-0 defeat by Crystal Palace.
Our post-match audio looks at an afternoon topped perhaps only by an infamous night against Millwall more than 11 years ago in terms of its ugly nature.
We see how Fabian Hurzeler responded as he faced media after the game.
We look at the performance, why it was so out of keeping with what we have seen even in the recent tough run and it’s most disappointing aspect – even more disappointing than the goal conceded.
And there is a look at some surprise team news and a start for 17-year-old Harry Howell.
In the end, Albion were sunk by a finish which was as poor as the game but did the job as Ismaila Sarr managed to find the top corner via a big touch off Bart Verbruggen.
Victory for the Eagles was a first in all competitions since December 11 and lifted them to 13th place – a point above the Seagulls.
Albion were booed off at full-time after home supporters vented displeasure at head coach Hurzeler by chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” in the closing stages of a match in which they created little.
The hosts, who would have gone into the top half of the table with three points, have now won just one of their last 12 top-flight fixtures.