Verbal Abuse Upsets Gold

Last updated : 12 May 2008 By Brian Cartlidge

Blues won the game at St Andrew's on Sunday but results elsewhere meant that they were relegated from the Premier League and a number of fans vented their anger at the board members during the 4-1 win over Mark Hughes' side.

"Never in my time at the club have I seen that sort of abuse from fans," the Blues chairman has said.

"For a moment we also felt that David Sullivan's two sons were in danger and we had to get them out of the way.

"You could see the hate in the eyes of the people sat in front of us. It was a venomous verbal attack.

"I'm a bit stressed by the reaction of the fans. I can understand the disappointment of relegation. We've been there on a number of occasions, going back to relegation from the old second division.

"I'm very disappointed. What I have to ask is, is it hundreds of fans, thousands of fans or the majority?

"If it's the majority I'll be left with no alternative but to resign as chairman.

"I feel absolutely dreadful but myself and the board will be fully committed to Birmingham City until any possible change comes about."