Support for Roy Hodgson may have been receding in some sectors at Crystal Palace, but not in the dressing room.
There have been times when the opposite has been the case for a Palace manager, most recently in Patrick Vieira's final days before his dismissal in March.
Trouble behind the scenes can influence key decision-makers such as Palace chairman Steve Parish.
But the backing for the respected Hodgson from his players was underlined by the result and performance against Brentford.
Striker Jordan Ayew said: 'All the squad and the club are behind Roy and his staff and he knows it.