Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney understands the criticism has been aimed at him after his side extended their winless run to nine Championship games.
Rooney's team lost 2-0 to Oxford United on Sunday.
Argyle have drawn three and lost six of their last nine matches and sit bottom of the Championship table, four points off safety.
Rooney and his team were booed at the Kassam Stadium, something the former Manchester United and England forward claims he sympathizes with but does not take personally.
He told BBC Sport: “I think the criticism is normal given the results we are getting.
“You have to feel like you can turn it around. I'll go back, watch the game again, evaluate the game and prepare for Bristol City.”
“I understand the reaction of the fans. I was there myself when I was young, when you wanted to see your team win.
“When you lose games like we lose them, that frustration is there. I understand it and I don't take it personally.”
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Rooney could not answer whether he feels secure in his position having guided Argyle to just four wins from 23 league matches this season.
“That is a question for the board,” he says. “I understand how football works, so all I can do is keep working as hard as I can.
“We're all trying to do the right things to help us win games. Unfortunately that hasn't been the case in recent weeks.”
Plymouth host Bristol City on New Year's Day, having not won at Home Park since November 5.
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