Birmingham City has received a high volume of letters and emails from genuine supporters "dismayed" by the actions of many so called "fans" following our recent game against Blackburn Rovers.

Not only were the majority of our supporters upset by the vandalism that occurred - which included damaging the Tilton Road goal posts - but so was Head Groundsman Martin Kelly.

He has over 20 years experience in groundsmanship at various sporting venues and never in his experience had he witnessed anything like that.

Martin said: "I realise now that it wasn't the club's genuine fans that did this as our fans are great and wouldn't do that to their own stadium.

"As I watched it happening I couldn't believe it and felt totally numb. Regardless of whatever those people were thinking at the time, to go onto their own club's pitch and vandalise the goals as they did was completely wrong and three days after the event I still can't take it in."

Due to the damage caused to the goal, a new set of goals must be purchased at a cost of £3,000; in addition, as match officials diligently check all pitch measurements and goal heights prior to each fixture, the work involved in re-aligning goal sockets and height of goals is very specific and labour intensive.

The club has a zero tolerance stance on this type of behaviour and are working closely with West Midlands Police concerning this matter. CCTV footage has already been handed over to the Football Intelligence department in order to attempt to identify those individuals involved with a view to arrest and a recommendation to the courts that banning orders be implemented. The club will also instigate its own banning orders against anyone found guilty of this act.

Should any supporters have information relating to the persons responsible for this, please contact our Safety Officer, Brian Tew via email: brian.tew@bcfc.com or by telephone 0121 202 5255.