DESPERATE FOR CHANGE

EVERYONE AT ARGYLE DETERMINED TO IMPROVE FORTUNES

- By CHRIS ERRINGTON

IAN Foster has declared that everyone at Plymouth Argyle is desperate to change the results that they have had of late, which have seen then slide perilously close to the Championship relegation zone.

The Pilgrims' boss admitted the Green Army had every right to be frustrated by the Pilgrims' run of six defeats and only one win from their last nine league games, but added that he, his staff and the players all felt the same. Argyle return to action after the final international break of the season away to sixth-placed Norwich City at Carrow Road this afternoon, and will then host mid-table Bristol City at Home Park on Easter Monday.

Foster came in for fierce criticism from fans after the 1-0 defeat by Preston North End last time out, at Home Park on March 16, which was just his 12th Championship match as the Pilgrims' boss.

Ahead of the trip to Norwich, Foster said: "Our fans are obviously frustrated with recent results and they have every right to be, and we feel the same. They care deeply about this football club and I have a lot of appreciation for that.

"But that only gives me extra determination to make sure we get things right for them. It would genuinely mean a lot for them, for the community and for the city if we get this right so I understand the fans' sentiment."

Foster was asked whether there had been any conversations with Argyle owner Simon Hallett and chief executive officer Andrew Parkinson over the recent poor run of results and how the team could look to finish the season strongly.

He replied: "I always have regular dialogue with Andrew and Simon anyway. Post-Preston is no different. We know the fans have enjoyed some wonderful results and performances over recent seasons.