“I don’t take it personally.”

Wayne Rooney insists he doesn’t take criticism personally, amid rising frustration amongst Plymouth Argyle followers over the group’s latest poor outcomes.

Strain has mounted on Rooney, with the previous England captain’s aspect at the moment backside of the Championship desk following a 2-0 defeat to Oxford United on Sunday.

Argyle have misplaced six and drawn three of their final 9 video games, resulting in some supporters chanting for Rooney to be sacked within the Oxford match.

Rooney’s response to at the moment’s defeat.

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Nonetheless, the 39-year-old says the criticism would not have an effect on him and he believes he can flip the group’s fortunes round.

“Once you lose video games like we’re shedding, that frustration is there, so I perceive and I do not take it personally,” Rooney advised the BBC.

“I believe criticism is regular with the outcomes we’re experiencing.

“You need to really feel like you’ll be able to flip issues round. I am going to return, watch the sport once more, consider the sport and put together for Bristol [City].

“I perceive [the fans’ reaction]I went there myself after I was younger and I went there as a fan while you need to see your group win.

Rooney was appointed Plymouth head coach in Might following the sacking of Ian Foster, however the former Manchester United participant has endured a troublesome time within the English second division this season.

The Pilgrims gained simply 4 league video games all season, drawing six, shedding 13 and conceding 51 league objectives.

Requested if he felt secure in his job, Rooney mentioned: “That is a query for the board. I perceive how soccer works, so all I can do is preserve making an attempt to work as arduous as attainable.

“For all of us, we’re making an attempt to do the precise issues and assist us win video games. Sadly, that hasn’t been the case in latest weeks.”