Liam Fox has claimed that he is 'enjoying the heat' as Dundee United boss - despite the Tannadice outfit sitting rock bottom of the Scottish Premiership.
Fox took the reigns in Tayside after Jack Ross' sacking early on in the season, with the former Hibs boss overseeing dismal losses including a 9-0 home drubbing at the hands of champions Celtic and a 7-0 thumping on the continent at AZ Alkmaar. Fox has failed to increase their form on the whole, taking just 19 points from 20 games as the club remain below relegation rivals Ross County, Kilmarnock and Motherwell in the top-flight table.
After being knocked out by Killie in both cup competitions this season, Fox's focus is entirely on survival. And, after words from owner Mark Ogren in midweek confirmed that he would not be looking to make any significant changes at the club, Fox has admitted that he is 'enjoying the heat' at the Tangerines. Fox said: "I knew that when I took the job. It was always going to be a difficult job. I am enjoying the heat because, if you don't enjoy the heat and enjoy the pressure, you are in the wrong job.
"I believe in the players and the way we are working. People are not happy and, believe it or not, I'm not happy, the players are not happy, the staff are not happy.
"We do not want to be bottom of the table, so it's up to us to put in the performances that hopefully lead to results that lift us off the bottom of the table."
Fox also revealed that he has been in constant contact with Sporting Director, Tony Asghar, throughout the season despite the constant bad run of form the Tayside club have endured throughout the season. Asghar has had calls for his own departure from fans this month.
He continued: "I've had plenty conversations. Not just this week but since I've had the job - and, as far as I'm concerned, it's business as normal on Saturday, which is putting in a performance that gives us the best chance of getting the three points.
"It's been a difficult week for everybody at the club, but we have stuck to the process we work with. We have been consistent with the players and what we are asking them to do because that's the best way for us to get out of this sticky period."
