Aston Villa boss Remi Garde understands the fans' desire to protest but is urging them not to distract the team, reports Sky Sports.
Supporters are planning to walk out during the 74th minute of their next three home matches with Villa facing the realistic prospect of relegation from the Premier League for the first time.
"I can understand. It's such a painful situation, such a painful season, that everybody who loves this football club has to cope with," said Garde.
"Fans are fully part of this situation we have to deal with. If they want to protest what can I say? What can I do? I have only been here for four months and this protest is probably the result of years.
But Garde added he hopes the protesting won't affect his team's chances of success during the forthcoming matches.
"I would prefer if this kind of demonstration takes place outside the game while we still have the possibility to win games for survival," he added.
"My job is to believe we can still win games. And the best way to win games is to prepare the team well and make sure the players have the full desire to win.
"Then we need the support of the fans. But I haven't got any advice to give to fans who have followed this club for years."
Source: tribalfootball.com