by Alex Hoad

Mark Stimson says he knows his job is on the line but says he has his “fingers crossed” that he will remain in charge of the Gills.

Boos rang around KRBS Priestfield as the Gills’ winless run extended to nine games with Tuesday night’s abject 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Tranmere.

The Gills have not now scored in front of their home fans in almost seven hours of football since the three-goal first-half blitz against Stockport on December 19.

Stimson said he understood the fans’ frustration in losing to a side who previously had just one away win to their name this season and had only scored seven goals on the road.

He said: “I can totally understand the reaction of the fans. I thought they were brilliant, they tried to have a go. At the end, we’ve lost at home to Tranmere who are below us.

“They are frustrated and I accept that, they are frustrated like myself. That was their way of showing their frustration.”

Stimson, who said he expected to speak to chairman Paul Scally soon, admitted: “Yes I think my job’s on the line.

“I’m realistic. It’s a results business. There are not many managers this season that have gone into the bottom four and survived.

“Whatever happens will happen. I spoke to the chairman on Saturday and Sunday. I’m sure I’ll speak to him and fingers crossed I’m still in charge.”