The Royals boss left despondent as another defeat leaves his side six points adrift of safety in 19th position.

He looks at the 1-0 loss to the Saints at St Mary's in what he thought was a winnable Premier League game.

McDermott has admitted he's trying to be positive with the substitutions he is making but feels the club aren't getting the right breaks and he insists his job security is irrelevant as they search for only their second win of the season.