DICK ADVOCAAT wants Sunderland’s boardroom to learn lessons from another season of struggle in the Premier League – with or without him as head coach.

The 67-year-old insists that leading the Black Cats will be his last job in frontline football management and dropped another hint that he is unlikely to stay on beyond this month.

Advocaat led Sunderland to a third win from six matches under his watch when they claimed back-to-back victories for the first time this campaign by defeating Everton 2-0.

It lifted Sunderland two points clear of the relegation zone and has increased the chances of staying up for a further year; just 12 months after Gus Poyet pulled off the great escape from an even worse position.

Advocaat, who was asked to come in to fire fight by sporting director Lee Congerton, now wants to finish off the job he was tasked with but then urged those above him to make sure there is not another repeat in May 2016.

“This is such an important season, with so much at stake because of the money that is involved for Premier League teams next season,” said Advocaat, aware of the increase in TV cash to top-flight clubs.

“What I would like is if we can keep the club in the Premier League, that we look to use the money and the opportunity to rebuild properly next season. Hopefully they can make a good set-up - that is important.”

Advocaat’s comments went from hinting at a possible stay to then suggesting better plans have to be put in place without him; when pressed on his future he was non-committal.

But the decorated former PSV Eindhoven boss is adamant he will not be taking on another role whenever he does leave Sunderland, which is scheduled for the end of the season.

He said: “I tell you why – this is my last job. I have had a great career and have won a lot of prizes and I am really enjoying what I am doing now. Hopefully we stay up. If not, I have still enjoyed my time at Sunderland.”

His wife does not want him to work full-time beyond this season. When asked how long ‘his last job’ will last? He said: “With Sunderland? No, no, no. I get a divorce!” He added: “I don’t want to discuss it, if you don’t mind.”

Advocaat has never suffered relegation during his illustrious career, so does not think keeping Sunderland up would be as big as one of the “15 prizes” he has won including the UEFA Cup in 2008 and numerous league titles.

But he understands just how important keeping Sunderland in the Premier League is for everyone connected with the club.

Advocaat, speaking after the celebrations at Goodison Park had died down, said: “They were so happy. This was a big win and we were really lucky with the three points. But you can see that even against a better team, if you work hard you can get results.

“That is what we did. It gives us a little bit more air. It won’t be so difficult stopping complacency. I have always learned that on the day of the game, they (the players) can go out until 12 o’clock if they want but tomorrow it starts again.”

A first Sunderland goal for Danny Graham seven minutes after half-time was followed by a second from Jermain Defoe five minutes from the end to defeat Everton. But the victory was largely down to the foundations that had been laid by a strong defensive display from the Black Cats.

Goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon was commanding throughout to thwart the Toffees advances, while the entire team shape was tight and the players dug deep to frustrate the home side ahead of this Saturday’s visit of in-form relegation candidates Leicester to the Stadium of Light.

Advocaat said: “Costel has had some great games and he did really well at Everton. Every ball he was 100 per cent. That also gives the back four confidence; they did very well with Lee Cattermole in front of them. They played very positive.”