Terry Venables again emphasised he won't be holding any talks on his
future with Middlesbrough until the end of the season following the 1-1 draw at Bradford.
The former England coach was brought in as first team coach last December to
help ease their relegation plight.
Boro are still in danger for the time being after the 1-1 draw at Bradford.
They needed a victory to secure their status but instead had to settle for a
point at Valley Parade.
They could still be overtaken by Manchester City, who face Ipswich at Portman
Road on Monday.
Venables said: "I can only repeat that there will be no discussions with the
club until the season is finished.
"Manchester City know what they have to do and that could be helpful to them.
But a draw in our last match (against West Ham) will be enough."
Middlesbrough were grateful to Christian Karembeu for securing a point. He
cancelled out Wayne Jacobs' opener with a stunning strike nine minutes from
time.
Venables said: "It was a top class goal. It went like an arrow. Even I
couldn't have saved it."
He admitted there were a lot of harsh words spoken in the dressing room at
half-time after they went behind.
"I don't think I can repeat what was said. Everyone was very angry at that
time," he said.
"In five or six games against the top teams we've not been that bad but we
got off to a poor start today.
"I knew it was going to be hard as I thought Bradford were unlucky to lose to
Liverpool in midweek.
"They get at you and you have to be prepared to match that and in the second
half we kept at it."
Bradford manager Jim Jefferies was forced to switch things around during the
game as Gareth Whalley was unwell and Robert Molenaar suffered a groin strain.
"I thought we defended extremely well in the circumstances," Jefferies said.
"Middlesbrough had a lot to play for.
"We have now lost only one of our last six home games so we can go into the
new season with confidence.
"There goal was something special and there was nothing we could do about
it."
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