This was after he merely acknowleged United fans request to 'give us a wave'.
"If our supporters were offended, then I apologise.
"It was not a slight on them or our club. It was an instinctive thing and, as soon as I put my hand up, I thought to myself: 'I shouldn't really have done that.'
"If people want to hang me for this, then that's up to them.
"But I think my commitment to Birmingham cannot be called into question. Birmingham mean as much to me, if not more, than United.
"If anyone doubts my commitment and my feeling for this club, then they shouldn't. I think we all know what I put myself through in leaving Crystal Palace to come here as manager.
"Birmingham mean as much to me, if not more, than United. Remember, if you include my time as a player, I've spent six years here.
"I enjoyed my time here as a player but when you are the manager of a club, your attachment increases."