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Leeds head coach Steve Evans felt he was protected by club president Massimo Cellinos decision to order him not to speak to the media on Monday night. Cellino left the Amex Stadium at half-time during Leeds 4-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion and afterwards banned his manager from giving a post-match press conference.Assistant Paul Raynor was interviewed by Sky Sports but Evans was told not to make any comments. The manager, under whom Leeds are currently 18th in the Sky Bet Championship, supports that decision and felt it was done to protect him. Leeds United manager Steve Evans (right) with his assistant Paul Raynor (left) When I learnt the reasons later that night and the following day then I wholly accept them, Evans said. People know Im a very emotional character.I had a responsibility to address (the performance) with the playing staff, but I can understand the reasons given. We all learned from the other night.I think people, senior to me at this football club, protected me and I respect that. I wasnt given a clear instruction as bold as that but there was a preference and I want it leave it at that. There was a preference and I respect that. When you get a request from your boss you dont ignore it. When you get a request from your boss you dont ignore it. The following day when I asked the reasons, you can either understand them or not and I understood them. Steve Evans The following day when I asked the reasons, you can either understand them or not, and I understood them.Evans apologised for his sides display, which leaves them nine points above the relegation zone.For 25 minutes in the first half the performance was unacceptable and the first thing I must do is apologise to every Leeds United supporter, who not only made the long journey down to the south coast but also to those at home watching it live on television, he said.Speculation has mounted over Evans future at the club - he is the sixth head coach in less than two years under Cellino - but the former Rotherham boss remains confident he will still be at Elland Road in the summer. Leeds president Massimo Cellino left the clubs 4-0 defeat to Brighton at half-time When asked if he felt he was close to getting the sack on Monday night, Evans said: I never lie in fear of my job because I work too hard at it and people have to make decisions whether they want you or you dont.I think Ive let myself speak about matters that are not in my remit and the one thing Ive learned is that I dont need to be a PR vehicle for Leeds United, who are big and bold enough to speak at the highest level when they need to. Raynor was very disappointed with United’s performance in their 4-0 defeat to Brighton Its a fair point. Ive allowed myself to discuss matters that dont involve us getting the points in the next game.I was down for a day or two but Im thankful to my bosses at this club who were on the phone to me as early as Monday evening coming back with reassuring words and supportive words and I thank them. 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Still, they know that what theyve done so far to erase an 0-2 start wont mean much if they dont keep winning, starting Thursday at the NFC East-leading Cowboys (9-1).Any time you can win, its always a plus, but we know that we still got bigger fish to fry, so winning right now is crucial, said Jamison Crowder, who caught three passes from Kirk Cousins for 102 yards, including a TD that went for 44 in Washingtons 42-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night.You know, we have to keep winning, so its big to get this one, Crowder said. Now were looking forward to Dallas.Not since 1996 had the Redskins lost only three of their initial 10 games, but they followed that 7-3 start by losing four of their last six to end up 9-7 and third in the division, out of the playoffs.To avoid that sort of a collapse this time, Washington needs to first get through a three-game road swing that includes trips to Arizona on Dec. 44, and Philadelphia on Dec.dddddddddddd 11.After getting a chance for treatment and rest Monday, Redskins players will hold two walkthroughs instead of full-fledged practices on Tuesday, and another walkthrough before flying to Texas on Wednesday.Were feeling good, but at the same time its a short week, and were playing one of the best teams in the NFL on Thursday, said Cousins, who threw for 375 yards, three TDs and zero interceptions against Green Bay, another strong performance as he hopes to earn a long-term contract. Welcome to the NFL. 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