Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists the club's long-term project is on track.
He stressed that he knew when he took over little over 18 months ago that it wasn't going to be a quick-fix, a belief held by the chairman and chief executive too.
But he said it was vital to "lay a brick" and build from there, with an unerring strength and determination.
He told Villa's website: "When you build something and go right into the roots of it, you know it will never be a quick fix, never in the month of Sundays! That's what we have done.
"We have taken it right back. I have been supported in it by Randy and Paul.
"It's a great challenge. And, believe it or not, I enjoy it.
"You have to try and build it. Myself, Randy and Paul know exactly what is going on.
"You have to try to stick to your beliefs and do things as you see fit.
"A football club has to have a vision through good times and bad times otherwise you keep going back to square one. You have to start somewhere and lay a brick. That's what we have done.
"We have a plan. There's a long road with it. It's a challenge you relish. I relish it.
"We're trying to build the club, build something lasting and that takes time.
"There is no question that we are evolving and developing as a squad.
"We believe in what we're doing and trust one another within the group."
