Winning just once in their last 25 matches, Brentford have completed an amazingly slide so far this season having started the season on top but his rock bottom for the first time in November following disasterous results and the sacking of Leroy Rosenior.
"We are under no illusions whatsoever, we currently have a relegation battle on our hands." O'Connor told the official website.
"However, if we keep working hard in training and turn that hard work into performances on the pitch I'm certain we'll be ok."