Paolo Di Canio says that he deserves to be criticized by Sunderland fans

Di Canio managing his team against West Bromwich Albion

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio has stated that Sunderland fans are justified in criticizing his teams recent form. He confessed that he too “would be furious” with his sides poor run of form. BBC Sport reports.

“I absorb the insults as it’s part of the game – if I was in their position I’d be furious,” said the Italian.

“But I’m professional: 24 hours a day I work for this cause. One day their reaction will be a different reaction.”

The Italian as had just three wins with Sunderland since taking the reigns of the club in March. His last victory was over Manchester United manager David Moyes when he was at the helm of affairs at Everton.

Sunderland succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of West Brom who are also struggling to find their footing in this season if the Premier League.

“I knew that they were furious. I went to them [at the end of the game] because I wanted to see their faces. It’s easy to go over when they’re clapping or singing your name. I’m responsible but my head is up. I won’t give up.

“It’s obvious we’re still not together. We don’t have many leaders in terms of desire to play with a premier style. We had our chances to come back into the game but we missed them and conceded very silly goals.”

The 45-year-old will travel with The Black Cats to face Peterborough on Tuesday in the Capital One Cup and then face challenging games against Manchester United and Liverpool.

“I’m never going to change my regime. I am what I am,” added Di Canio.

“My way to manage the team is for the top, top level. I have to be clear to everyone – the board, the chairman, the fans – I’m never going to change and never going to give up.

“One day, if I receive the full support from the players, we will turn the corner.”