Young says he is not taking his new popularity for granted

Before Christmas, with the Blues struggling, the whispers were that his days as coach might be numbered.

Then, with injuries easing, the Blues' good form in 2006 has seen Young linked with seemingly every job vacancy.

"We're an awfully fickle nation aren't we? We go from hero to zero very quickly and I won't be lulled into any false sense of security," Young said.

"I think I've been rumoured to depart all season, on my own accord or not, but my situation is simple.

"I've got two years left on my contract at the Blues, I'm determined to keep us moving forward and I'm really looking forward to it.

"I'm flattered to be talked about in potential moves, but as far as I'm concerned my future is here."

The Blues are on course to finish the Celtic League season as the highest placed Welsh side, helped by six wins from their last seven matches.

Earlier this week the 38-year-old former Wales captain pledged to stay as Blues coach for at least the remaining two years of his contract.

But Young had been approached about a position in the Saracens set-up, with a four-year deal worth around �150,000 a season thought to be on offer, and been linked with the vacant Llanelli Scarlets post.

There were also meetings with new Wales coach Gareth Jenkins, who has left behind that vacant post at Stradey Park, about the possibility of becoming Wales forwards coach.

"I had discussions with Gareth but I didn't feel that the role at that time was quite right for me and we didn't take it any further than that," Young added.

"Obviously other options have come on the table as well, but I think that's a reflection of how well we've done as a team."