Blues boss Mick McCarthy was appalled that young midfielder Tristan Nydam was on the end of some fans’ ire during Tuesday’s fractious 3-0 home defeat to Hull City and was pleased to learn the majority of supporters had condemned their actions.
"I thought that was appalling and those who did it, I think they’re a disgrace because he’s a young kid and he’s a good player for the club,” McCarthy said.
"I asked him this morning how he felt and he said he didn’t hear it but I don’t know, I bet he didn’t know it was directed at him.
"It wasn’t singling him out, it was just the fact that he didn’t control the ball or he gave the ball away and they were ‘oo-ing’ at him. They should be giving him more encouragement than that.
"It’s sad actually that he had to come into the team when that was likely to happen. It’s sad for Ben Morris, who made his debut, but I’m sure Ben will remember his debut whatever.”
Told that the majority of fans would, on that issue at least, be singing from the same song sheet as he is, he added: "Good, I would hope I am. I would think I would be as well. Over my five and half years here the vast majority have been very supportive and lots of them continue to be that way.
"But, yes, 59-year-old fella who has been around the block a few times is one thing, 18-year-old kid that could set him back a long way.
"I’m glad you’re telling me that and I hope that’s the way people are feeling, that it’s wrong to do that to him.”