"I have support from the chairman and the board. That is something you do not give up lightly," said Hughes.
"The fact is I have continuity here and a good situation. Things are in place and I am very conscious of that.
"All I am trying to do is my job to the best of my ability with the help of my staff.
"I am not into self-promotion but speculation has surrounded me in the past.
"But I am still Blackburn manager and have a job to do here.
"In football you need time and I have been given that. I am proud to be manager of this club."