Blackburn manager Steve Kean insists he and owners Venky's are staying long term.
Kean is unwilling to comment on widespread reports that deputy chief executive Paul Hunt has been sacked while nobody in the club's press department is able to confirm or deny the rumours.
The Scot, said: "I am aware of the speculation but I can't, at this moment, confirm it.
"That is all I want to say on that matter. I just want to talk about the Chelsea game."
Keane added: "It is very simple. The owners are here for the long term, I am here for the long term.
"We are now taking one step backwards to push forward. I am confident we can get there. We have the basis of a good young side, we just have to add more experience.
"I said a number of weeks ago, it is a changing time for the club."
Speculation over Hunt's position comes a day after a letter he wrote to Venky's last December calling for Kean's removal surfaced in the media.
Hunt also warned of growing financial difficulties and the danger of relegation from the Premier League, which came to pass with defeat by Wigan on Monday.
It is unknown whether he received a reply but few of the recommendations to improve the club in his 2,500-word letter were acted upon.
Venky's, the Indian poultry giants, have proved hugely unpopular owners since their takeover of the club in November 2010 while Kean has been the subject of vitriolic fans' abuse all season.
That reached a nadir as relegation was confirmed but Kean, appointed by Venky's after the sacking of Sam Allardyce, has vowed to fight on.
When asked if Venky's are the right owners for the club, Kean said: "100%."
