West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce says "words cannot describe" how much it hurts to suffer his first relegation from the Premier League.
But whether the 66-year-old will lead their bid to be promoted straight back to the top flight remains unclear.
He said afterwards it is "too early to consider or talk about" his future.
"I am not going to answer a question on whether I am staying or going - it will just be a waste of time because I won't be saying," he said.
The former England manager added: "It would depend on what is decided when figures are set.