"You know the consequences of the job when you come into it," said the wispy-haired Boro boss. "If you don't enjoy the challenge, you don't enjoy the downs as well as the ups, then you shouldn't go into it.
"I certainly enjoy this job. Win, lose or whatever, I feel privileged to be managing in the Premier League.
"I feel privileged to work with great people, the staff, coaches, players. I try to enjoy it as much as possible."