Steve Agnew spoke of his love for the Middlesbrough Football Club after overseeing the team for the third time in his coaching career.
The 51-year-old, who took over for two matches in 2010 after Gordon Strachan was sacked, guided Boro against Manchester United at the Riverside Stadium on Sunday.
While the match ended in a 3-1 defeat, Agnew was proud to be able to lead the north east club into battle.
"It's a club I have a big affection for," he said.
"I love the people in the area, the passionate crowd and north east football. It's a pleasure to be in charge of a team and see them respond like they did.
"I know in the coming games we'll take that same fighting spirit."