Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says criticism of him has been “personal from day one” but he “won’t give in”.
Fans have called for his resignation after defeat by the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United, meaning the Magpies are winless in eight games.
Bruce, 60, said the first half was “absolutely hopeless” and admitted: “I picked the wrong team” after choosing a defensive line-up against the Blades.
“I’ve made a career of never giving in so I won’t [now],” said Bruce.
"I will keep trying to do my utmost to make this better.
“[The criticism] has been personal from day one - certain people out there think I shouldn't have been in the job to start with.