Paolo di Canio sent a message to Sunderland away fans after their 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

The Black Cats are rock bottom with just one point this season.

Di Canio said of his gestures to fans at full time: "We are a group, when we win - and we didn't win yet in the league - and when we lose.

"I am the person responsible. They have to receive all the energy, and this time it was negative, but they stick with us and they are absolutely right.

"We did very bad. Sometimes you can help the people to push out the anger. Maybe they can feel better.

"I wanted to show them that I am never going to give up. I believe in what I'm doing, even if in this moment it is difficult for everybody to believe."