David Unsworth says the Blue Army can be Town's 12^th man and have a big part to play in the Club reaching the Premiership.

The 31-year-old defender, who has joined Blues from Portsmouth on loan until the end of the season, has been impressed by the supporters at Town but has now called on the fans to turn up the volume at home games over the remaining 10 weeks of the season.

"The supporters can certainly play their part in the run-in," says David, speaking in Saturday's matchday programme.

"They gave me a great reception on my home debut here and I thank them for that. Now we need them to turn up the volume and make Portman Road a hostile place for the opposition to come.

David - rallying call to Blue Army

"I've seen the effect the supporters can have on games in my time at Everton, West Ham and particularly Portsmouth.

"The atmosphere at Fratton Park is the most vibrant I have ever seen. The fans down there really make it a difficult place for opposing teams to go. They get wound up for every game and the noise they create is phenomenal.

"It works both ways obviously and the team needs to get the fans going but there is no doubt that the supporters here can be our 12^th man and help us get over that promotion finishing line."