Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett has given a massive vote of confidence to a supporter initiative to improve the atmosphere at St Andrew's.

The newly-formed Tilton Alliance are targeting Friday's match with Middlesbrough as their first attempt at creating a carnival atmosphere.

The group are intending to congregate in Block Four and say they have been overwhelmed by support so far.

They can add another, popular voice following Rowett's endorsement.

"That's something I would wholeheartedly try to encourage," the Blues boss said.


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"I have said a couple of times to the club 'Anything you can do as a club is good'.

"When you go to some of the other away matches some have the clappers, some have different ways, I went to a game in Germany this season there was music blaring before the game, there was chanting - and you can't help but notice that helps the players.

"It creates a bigger atmosphere, it makes it harder for the opposition to come and play with the same sort of mentality.

"I think anything Birmingham City can do to help that I would certainly be behind.

And Rowett urged those with misgivings to seee the bigger picture of helping the team.

"I know you get groups of fans who say 'It gets on my nerves' but I think you have to look beyond that and think 'How can we be better as a club, how can we create a more intimidating atmosphere?'

"Regardless of how the game starts, regardless of who we are playing, regardless of what point of the season it is, three points is all we should be focusing on.

"If we can help that by creating atmosphere before the game starts and building a bit of a crescendo then I think that's an absolutely fantastic idea and I will get behind it.

"I am not suggesting I will bring my trumpet to the game on Friday and stand in the crowd. Although I did have one when I was younger for a few weeks."