Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate admits he's grateful for the support of chairman Steve Gibson during a trying season.
"But when you look around and see what's happening everywhere else, it makes you think twice from time to time.
"I have to accept that there were stages in the season where if he had turned round and said, 'Thank very much, but enough's enough', then I could have had no complaints.
"I am delighted for him because he's given me an opportunity here knowing that I am lacking experience.
"But I am picking that up all the time and I am determined to reward the faith he has had in me."