Everton manager Sam Allardyce believes the idea to send out a survey asking for supporters to mark him and his coaching staff out of 10 was an error.
Members of the club's fans panel were sent a questionnaire which, among other things, asked them to rate their manager.
'I think from my point of view and club's view it was a mistake', the Toffees boss said. 'It's allowed you to write some beautiful headlines.'
Asked what he would give himself, Allardyce jokingly replied: 'P*** off!