Nigel Adkins says he is not going to wilt under any pressure he may be feeling at Southampton.
The Saints sit 18th on the table with just four points from eight outings prompting plenty of critics to jump on the back of the manager.
But Adkins insists he is not feeling any pressure in regards to keeping his job with a vital fixture against Tottenham at home on Sunday.
"There is a stability at this club which is vitally important. Everyone here understands are realises there needs to be stability," said Adkins.
"I don't think there is any need for me to seek assurances from the board. I said at the start of the season that there would be stormy weather ahead. We just need to baton down the hatches, stick together, ride out the wave.
"When we have got through this period we will be able to experience the good times together," added Adkins who was backed in a recent newspaper poll.
"It's very pleasing that 78% said that they want me to carry on. It's very refreshing and rewarding.
"This hasn't been a difficult week at all. I let a bit of negativity creep in for the first time last week, but I had to quickly dispel that. Training has been good. The lads have responded in the appropriate manner.
"At this moment a couple of defeats have come about by some goals we could have stopped. We need to address that."
