Plymouth boss Rooney understands fan unrest
Wayne Rooney claims Plymouth fans have every right to be angry after his side's winless run stretched to nine matches in the Championship.
Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney understands criticism aimed his way after his side extended its winless run to nine Championship games.
Rooney's team lost 2-0 to Oxford United on Monday.
Argyle has drawn three and lost six of its last nine fixtures and sit bottom of the Championship table, four points from safety.
Rooney and his team were booed off at the Kassam Stadium, something the former Manchester United and England striker claims he sympathises with but does not take personally.
"I think the criticism is normal with the results we're going through," Rooney said. "You have to feel that you can turn it around. I'm going to go back, watch the game back, evaluate the game and prepare for Bristol City.
"I understand the fans' reaction. I've been there myself when I was young when you want to see your team win.
"When you're losing games as we're losing them, that frustration is there. I get it and I don't take it personally."
Rooney could not answer whether he feels safe in his position, having guided Argyle to only four victories from 23 league matches this season.
"That's a question for the board," he said. "I understand how football works so all I can do is keep trying to work as hard as I can.
"For all of us, we're trying to do the right things and help us win games. Unfortunately that hasn't been the case over the last few weeks."
Plymouth hosts Bristol City on New Year's Day, having not won at Home Park since 5 November.
