Rafa Benitez has addressed unrest in a section of the Everton fanbase and highlighted a need for everyone to stick together behind the team.
The Blues qualified for the fourth round of the FA Cup after making hard work of a 3-2 win over Hull City on Saturday evening, needing extra-time to finally beat their Championship opponents.
Tyler Smith gave the hosts an early lead before strikes from Demarai Gray and Andre Gomes put the visitors in front before the half-time interval.
Ryan Longman's strike sent the match to extra-time before a rocket from substitute Andros Townsend put Everton's name in the draw for the next round.
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During the game there were chants directed at the Blues boss from some supporters while a banner, telling him to 'get out' of the club, was also displayed.
However, Benitez believes Everton's problems have been there for years - and he urged all fans to get behind the team regardless of their views on him.
He told his post-match press conference: "Problems that we're trying to fix are coming from time ago, it's not that in the last three months we've had different issues.
"The issues are similar and we're trying to fix that. I have the experience to do it and I will try to do my best.
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"If some fans understand that then they will support the team. That's the main thing, to stay behind the team.
"If they don't understand that, that's fine and up to them. But I will continue to try to do my best, be professional and improve.
"But that depends on us.
"The main thing is the fans being behind the team, supporting the team, and concentrating on that. It's the way to change things.
"For so many years if something is wrong, if you want to fix the problem you have to be sure that you are behind the team."
Everton's win over Hull was just the second in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
And Benitez hopes that the victory can set his side on a better course in the near future, especially with injured players coming back into the mix.
"I think every game is important, the FA Cup is really important for us," he added.
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"To win and to go through is massive for us in terms of confidence, hopefully it can help. The reaction of the team, the commitment of the players, the desire and the work rate.
"That's the kind of thing we're looking for.
"When we have all the players available, we have more chances to win games. We are trying to improve things and fix some problems."
