Steven Pressley insisted he would “battle on” at Carlisle United after facing more calls for his head at Brunton Park.

The Blues’ fourth straight League Two defeat, at the hands of Keith Curle’s Northampton, saw supporters chant for the manager’s removal.

It is understood there were also some angry exchanges between fans and members of the United board as the team slipped to fourth bottom in the table.

Pressley gave a shorter than normal press conference after the 2-0 reverse, saying he accepted the criticism heading his way.

But the Scot said he would not show “weakness” and would instead fight to turn things around.

He said: “I have total understanding and empathy with supporters, because I get their frustration. We are extremely frustrated in here.

“But I still have a belief in everything that we do. I still have a belief in every aspect that we work to, and the message is that we will get through this.

“Our supporters are wanting results, that’s the bottom line and I understand that. Nobody’s hiding from that fact and I accept that responsibility.

“What I will say is there’s a manager here that’s feeling the pain, but [also] a manager here that is determined, make no mistake about that, to get through this period.”

Pressley only took questions from BBC Radio Cumbria after the game with United saying he then had to leave for other post-match commitments.

The News & Star has invited the club’s hierarchy to comment on the latest predicament at Brunton Park as well as the angry exchanges between fans and directors including co-owner Steven Pattison.

Supporters' trust CUOSC today said they were speaking to directors about the club's poor position.

They said: "CUOSC are as unhappy and concerned as everyone with the situation the club finds itself in.

"We know the fans are hurting. CUOSC is in regular dialogue with the club's other directors about what can be done to improve things."

Pressley, meanwhile, said he would continue his efforts to improve the side’s fortunes.

Asked how hard their struggles were on him personally, he said: “It’s difficult, of course it is. I work 24/7 here, I don’t see my family and I’m not looking for sympathy.

“But I work every minute of every day to make this club better, and I’ll continue to do that. That’ll not change.

“I accept the criticism that comes my way, it’s part of the job, I don’t run from that.

"The one thing our supporters need to understand if they want a weak manager they’ve not got one. They’ve got a manager that is absolutely determined to get through this period.

“I take the criticism – there’s no qualms about that. It’s the supporters’ club, they’ve followed this club for many, many years and they want to see success, as I do.

"So that is the situation. But the one thing I can assure them is I will battle on and I will turn this around.”

Carlisle are five points above League Two's one relegation place.

They have won just one of their last seven league games and have failed to score in three of their last four.