Michael Beale says that Sunderland fans will "show their class" when Tony Mowbray faces the Black Cats, but insists the nicities shouldn't act as a distraction from the game.
NATURAL REACTION
"Firstly I don't think Tony has anything to prove to the Sunderland fans or people here. I think our fans will show their class, and he didn't get a chance to say goodbye either, so that's natural, and then we'll play the game."
BIG GAME
"It's Sunderland vs Birmingham, it's a big game. I think the niceties, which I think should happen, will happen and then it's about us going there and getting a result. Every team in this league has got something to play for."
MOWBRAY KNOWS OUR SECRETS?
"I think we'll find out after the game. It's clear that he knows our players. Maybe there will be one or two that have a point to prove to him. What I would say is there is a lot of respect for Tony Mowbray here at Sunderland and I think the fans will show that and I think the players will show that to him and the staff who worked with him."
