Everton manager Sam Allardyce believes the idea to send out a survey asking for supporters to mark him and his coaching staff out of 10 was an error.
Members of the club's fans panel were sent a questionnaire which, among other things, asked them to rate their manager.
"I think from my point of view and club's view it was a mistake," the Toffees boss said. "It's allowed you to write some beautiful headlines."
Asked what he would give himself, Allardyce jokingly replied: "P*** off!" before adding: "Eleven!
"It hasn't made any difference to me and it won't until someone at the very highest level rings me up and says, 'Sam you're not wanted any more'.