Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth wants the club’s fanbase to take a step back from voicing their frustrations and back the players ahead of trip to Shrewsbury in League 2

Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth wants the club’s fans to channel their support towards the players.

The Gills will look to get back to winning ways when they visit Shrewsbury in League 2 this Saturday.

After losing 4-1 to Grimsby and 3-1 to Accrington either side of a draw against Port Vale, Ainsworth knows that results need to improve again soon.

“It's a results business, I understand that, winning and losing sometimes isn't the most important thing but it is when you're judging managers and careers,” said Ainsworth.

“Obviously owners want results, it's fair enough, but I see more than that, I see us growing as a club.

“I say now that this club's in a better place than when I first came in without a shadow of a doubt. There's certain departments that have gone through the roof that are so much better and that's something to be proud of.

“There's a lot of frustration because historically the place has been scarred but I'm saying, like I say, breathe deeply, don't get too angry because there's no point, it's not good for your health and stresses as well, so let's get behind the boys on Saturday.”

Asked if he’s asking the fans to embrace the bigger picture, Ainsworth added: “I can't make them, all I can do is ask and say I know the right way, for me, is to get behind the boys and not lambasting. That doesn't do anyone any good.

“That's the way I'll run and that's the way I'll always run. That's the way I live my life so I'm quite proud of that.”

Ainsworth again pointed to the club’s long injury list and is confident there are positive results ahead as players return to action.

He also pointed out that being within a win of the play-off places at this stage of the season isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“We know that it's