Stubbornness might be a trait that many Premier League managers share but when your team are in danger of getting thrashed and thousands of fans are calling for your head, it sure looks stressful.
That was the impression from sitting yards behind Steve Bruce during a torrid first half at St James' Park on Friday night, when Newcastle eventually earned a point against Leeds in a 1-1 draw.
The Magpies boss had said his family think he is "sick" for putting up with the flack he gets but, even after another night when his face looked ashen at times, he said he would not walk away.