Brown is under intense pressure after just two wins in 28 Barclays Premier League games.

Brown was subjected to calls for his sacking from supporters after last week's demoralising 1-0 loss to Birmingham and again after their 4-0 Carling Cup thrashing by Everton on Wednesday.

The Tigers now face a daunting trip to Liverpool tomorrow before vital fixtures against Wigan, Portsmouth, Fulham and Burnley in October.

Brown, who guided Hull into the top flight for the first time in their history in 2008, said: "People calling for your head is never a nice thing, but that's the nature of the beast.

"We've now got 21,000 season-ticket holders and about 25,000 average gates.

"There's probably about half who only know the last two years. It's been unprecedented success.

"Suddenly you get a little blip and they are calling for people's heads.

"The true supporters - and they will be there tomorrow, they really get behind the team away from home - they hopefully know the deal. They know the history of the club, how far we have come.

"But I understand that there is no patience in football anymore and I understand that is the deal.

"I have got as much support as I need and now it is a case of getting on with the job."

Brown, whose decision to make nine changes and field fringe players against Everton backfired because of the severity of the loss, has been the subject of heavy scrutiny in the past two days.

But when asked this afternoon if he has been able to switch off from the situation, Brown said: "I don't think you can. Why should I want to switch off from football? It is my life."

Chairman Paul Duffen has also come out in strong support for Brown and said that calls for his removal are "pathetic".

Brown added: "He has provided nothing but top-class support for me since he has been at the football club, whether that be financial, physical, mental. He's been tremendous for me, I cannot ask for any more as a manager."

Brown is determined to turn the situation around but accepts getting a result at Anfield is a tall order and that next month is likely to be critical.

"It is important we perform well and give a good account of ourselves," he said. "I think the 3,000 travelling fans will accept that.

"I expect the players to perform well but I understand with the quality Liverpool have got we probably have to catch them on an off-day.

"It will be a very tough game. I can't expect any favours from Liverpool because of the situation we are in. I think it will be a full-tilt performance.

"Then a difficult period will come along in October when people are expecting us to win games and arrest the situation we are in, but there will be no pressure on the players."

Brown is likely to restore a number of first-choice players after the Everton debacle, although he did not think the performance was as bad as the result.

He said: "It was probably the best we have played all season, strangely enough, but it doesn't matter what goes on between the two boxes, it is what goes on in the penalty boxes. We have to stop the mistakes in our penalty box."

In a piece of brighter news for Hull today, playmaker Geovanni has agreed a new two-year contract.

The 29-year-old Brazilian star, who joined the club on a free transfer after being released by Manchester City before last season, is now committed to the club until 2011.

Geovanni scored eight goals last season, including a memorable winner against Arsenal a year ago this weekend, and has also netted twice this term.

The former Barcelona and Benfica player has also hinted at staying longer and said: "I am happy here. I have just extended my contract for two more years.

"I'm very happy. Now what I want most is for the team to do well in the games from here.

"I think in three years time I will still be here."

Geovanni now hopes the trip to Liverpool can kickstart City's season.

He said: "It's a bit of a dangerous time, it's a difficult moment. We all know that. But in each game we have a great opportunity and against Liverpool it's another opportunity."