Malky Mackay thanked Wigan Athletic fans for the warm welcome after their 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.
Mackay admits he was touched by his welcome at Wigan but warned that the media have "had their pound of flesh" on non-football matters.
"You need a team effort. We had that from the steward at the door who welcomed me in, to the fans who welcomed me at 3pm, to the back office staff," said Mackay.
"Everyone was focused on one thing and that is when better things happen.
"Everyone was so welcoming.
"I was very proud of that on a day my father and son were here to watch. No matter what happens going forward, my first day there were hairs on the back of my neck from the reception I got from the support."
Invited to offer his thoughts on the prospect of owner Dave Whelan, who stuck his neck out to employ him, resigning as chairman, Mackay demurred.
"I'll talk to you about the game because you've had your pound of flesh from me on everything else," he said.
"It's a conversation you can have with someone else. You've had plenty from me over the last few days. You've had loads from me.
"I'll talk all day long about football. If you're here for different agendas you're wasting your time.
"Mr Whelan came into the dressing room before the game to say good luck to the boys and came into see me. After the game he came in to say he was very proud of them and came in to see me to tell me that as well."
