Everton boss David Moyes batted off a suggestion he contemplating quitting after tonight's defeat at Hull.
But the Scot did admit his side could be dragged into a relegation scrap after going down 3-2 in a remarkable Barclays Premier League encounter at the KC Stadium.
The Toffees have won just once in their last seven games and are now level with Hull, who have climbed out of the relegation zone by taking seven of the last nine points available.
When asked in the post-match press conference if he was aware of a rumour on Merseyside that he was preparing to stand down, the Scot turned the question back on his inquisitor.
"Do you live on Merseyside?" he asked back.
When asked if he was prepared to comment on the rumour, he flatly said: "No."
Another question concerned the club's position in the table, 14th, four points above the bottom three.
Moyes was asked if he was worried Everton could become embroiled in a survival battle, and he replied: "Could be, yes."
Moyes would also not comment on news filtering through that the club have failed to secure permission to build a new stadium.
