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Birmingham manager Garry Monk signs fan's cheeky tattoo

@BCFC Gary Monk with Kevin Tomlinson showing his tattoo@BCFC
Birmingham City called the tattoo a "masterpiece"

Birmingham City manager Garry Monk has signed the cheeky tattoo of a fan who lost a bet.

Kevin Tomlinson pledged to have the manager's face tattooed on his backside if Blues beat Fulham on the last day of the Championship.

Monk's side won 3-1 to clinch survival, ending Fulham's 23-game unbeaten run.

Monk, who donated £80 towards the tattoo, signed it on Wednesday at St Andrew's. The club said it was a "masterpiece".

The Blues boss had donated to fund the inking to ensure Mr Tomlinson reached his initial £100 target.

Mr Tomlinson raised more than £400 in his appeal, with remaining monies going to the Justice for the 21 campaign.

@BCFC Mr Monk signing the tattoo@BCFC
Probably not the signing he had in mind

Speaking after their meeting, Mr Tomlinson thanked Monk for all he had done and wished him good luck for the season.

@BCFC Mr Monk signing the tattoo@BCFC
The club said Kevin Tomlinson was a "man of his word"

Earlier this month, football fans said they had no regrets after having World Cup-based tattoos in support of the England team who lost out in the semi-finals to Croatia.