An interview with Thomas Wagner

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2023
  • Thomas Wagner, Knighthead Co-Founder and Co-CEO, talks about a new direction for the Club after Knighthead Capital Management LLC completed Birmingham City Football Club acquisition.
    Head over to BluesTV to subscribe and never miss another Blues video: www.bcfc.com/blues-tv/
    www.bcfc.com
    www.bcfc.com/blues-tv/
    / bcfc
    / bcfcofficial
    Leave us a comment below!
  • СпортСпорт

Комментарии • 340

  • @Princey2k24
    @Princey2k24 11 месяцев назад +220

    I could absolutely cry. So strange to hear someone with sense and intellect saying those words about our club. Massive kudos to Craig

    • @bluessumlin...7067
      @bluessumlin...7067 11 месяцев назад +7

      I am crying tears of joy!🙂KRO!

    • @adambartlett6277
      @adambartlett6277 10 месяцев назад

      Be careful. He might end up being another Todd Boehly and dismantle your club

    • @ForzaNapolI1875
      @ForzaNapolI1875 9 месяцев назад

      lol@@adambartlett6277

  • @dan19752008
    @dan19752008 11 месяцев назад +12

    Coventry fan, great news for Blues. Thanks again for helping us out with St Andrew's, good luck with your journey.

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl 11 месяцев назад +5

      Respect

    • @hej97
      @hej97 10 месяцев назад +3

      Respect for the comment, also its good to see Coventry doing well since

  • @jimallsop3438
    @jimallsop3438 11 месяцев назад +59

    As a 82yr old supporter and current season ticket holder I would like to give a massive thank you to Mr Wagner for the comments I have just heard and would like one day to personally give him a big Brummie hug and best wishes for the future, K r o sir.⚽

    • @Doggomorph
      @Doggomorph 11 месяцев назад

      Did you see george best and Johan Cruyff live oh wow and Pele too

  • @carolsandland2933
    @carolsandland2933 11 месяцев назад +122

    Sitting here, crying like a baby. Thank you for giving us our club back KRO 💙

    • @steven-fx5cn
      @steven-fx5cn 11 месяцев назад +1

      Don't get your hopes up

    • @daleford4861
      @daleford4861 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@steven-fx5cn why?

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@steven-fx5cn no need to be negative. Blues have been through enough we deserve to have hope and be excited for the future

  • @SsorLoser
    @SsorLoser 11 месяцев назад +78

    This brings tears to my eyes, here's to all the blues fans that are no longer with us. I watched us win the Carling Cup at Wembley with my dad, the last Blues game we saw together before he died. The future is bright, we have our club back. Keep Right On!

    • @lawtonify
      @lawtonify 11 месяцев назад

      My dad died 2 weeks ago...He never got to see the owners takeover 😢 kro

    • @SsorLoser
      @SsorLoser 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@lawtonify I'm sorry for your loss, I bet he is looking down and smiling at this day 🙂

  • @user-ki4lq1jo6d
    @user-ki4lq1jo6d 11 месяцев назад +17

    As an Australian who lived in Birmingham in the 1970's and supported the Blues, I am thrilled to hear the plans for the future. John W

  • @hawaiisteve932
    @hawaiisteve932 11 месяцев назад +27

    What a guy , as a Brummie who is now an American citizen I can say I'm proud to say we have an American owner who gets what it means to be a Brummie , good luck Tom , here's to a bright & exciting future for Blues , Keep Right On .

  • @wolfman9132
    @wolfman9132 10 месяцев назад +4

    I’m actually made up for all the Blue noses, I live in the area & this is such a massive boost for the Club & the area as a whole, welcome back from the wilderness, from a Wolves fan.👍

  • @ynothump2566
    @ynothump2566 11 месяцев назад +51

    Wow talk about a no bullshit interview! I have been waiting for this moment for Blues since forever! Thank you Thomas Wagner! Love and respect ❤

  • @_anti_hero
    @_anti_hero 11 месяцев назад +14

    Shed a few tears watching this, not afraid to admit it. UP THE FUCKIN BLUES!!!

  • @danruss12338
    @danruss12338 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wish you all well (From a cov fan) You looked after us when we played at your place, so I do genuinely hope this is a real turn around for you, the fans deserve it. Good luck this season 👍

  • @gerard279
    @gerard279 11 месяцев назад +61

    Villa fan here. Delighted for you all. This will be good for the whole city, and we need the big derby games back, Wolves and West Brom just don't cut it 😂 All the best 👏🏻

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl 11 месяцев назад +6

      Respect, hope to see you in a few seasons

    • @mape5512
      @mape5512 11 месяцев назад +13

      Birmingham City vs Aston Villa will be the best premier league rivalry

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl 11 месяцев назад +10

      @@mape5512 **the best English football rivalry**

    • @gerard279
      @gerard279 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@mape5512 Would be class!

    • @nigelphillips6011
      @nigelphillips6011 11 месяцев назад +2

      Absolutely buzzing love this

  • @FightOn49ers
    @FightOn49ers 11 месяцев назад +23

    As a Blues fan from California I am so happy we have Tom as our owner. I hope he doesn’t let us down 🤣💙

    • @internalpolitics461
      @internalpolitics461 10 месяцев назад

      That is interesting, how did you come across the club?

  • @Hazman35
    @Hazman35 11 месяцев назад +64

    I love the reference to Gardner, despite him leaving at one point he faced the challenge ahead and made key signings that helped us stay afloat whilst helping transition the club into new ownership when we needed it most. Craig is a blue, Wagner is a blue, KRO! 💙

    • @fiddler8395
      @fiddler8395 11 месяцев назад +5

      Well said 😁Craig G with his contacts , especially at Man Utd etc has done a fantastic job getting good quality players in on loan at a time we have been under severe pressure from FFP. That pressure still exists as we can see in current window but the future of the club is in forward thinking professional hands.

    • @lawtonify
      @lawtonify 11 месяцев назад +3

      I live by Gardner and spoke to him a few days ago...

  • @standenberg
    @standenberg 11 месяцев назад +20

    Amazing. Tom Wagner has spoken so much positivity here. Uncharacteristically I’ve got nothing to say as I’m speechless right-now & emotional…but Blues fans deserve a brighter future after a decade of disarray & decline. 💙KRO & BCFCForever

  • @bobbyblue1953
    @bobbyblue1953 11 месяцев назад +25

    This is the best thing that has happened to our club for decades, there will be ups and downs, but Tom Wagner's interview has filled me with confidence, hopefully this will reflect in the team KRO

  • @malcolmford8408
    @malcolmford8408 11 месяцев назад +2

    The hairs on my arms stood up, my heart is full of joy, someone who cares about our club and our world class supporters. Lets get ready for an unbelievable journey together, were on our way !!! KRO.............Vile were coming for ya!!!!

  • @johnhodges7891
    @johnhodges7891 11 месяцев назад +3

    Going to wear my blues shirt with my head held high and not looking down and pissed off . A better future hopefully .. love this guy already 👍🏻

  • @chrisbaker7136
    @chrisbaker7136 11 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you for saving our club tom, Blues are back, we have our club back! Keep right on to the end! 🌎⚽🔵💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @zuluwarrior1263
    @zuluwarrior1263 11 месяцев назад +11

    I don’t cry but I felt emotional and I’m gutted that Chong will go, but for a long time I have the one thing i only ever wanted and that is a hope of a chance for the club to be ran properly and to be competitive, I don’t care about trophies and glory I just want every club that plays us to fear us that we can beat anyone on our day

  • @adamw2307
    @adamw2307 11 месяцев назад +11

    Great to hear that the women's team will get some investment too - my daughter will be happy 😊

  • @desgardner7169
    @desgardner7169 11 месяцев назад +3

    Fom a 80yr old Bluenose.....Thank you, its the best news everyone wanted to hear from what sounds like a top man, I wish him all the best with his investment! Its still a long road but we all know the song and it will soon be No 1 again......KRO

  • @brumiematt8808
    @brumiematt8808 11 месяцев назад +11

    HES ONE OF OUR OWN TOMMY WAGNAAAAAAAAAA HES ONE OF OUR OWN

  • @JustJoeMag
    @JustJoeMag 11 месяцев назад +25

    What a start this is! Wagner, you’re instantly a Blues hero after this interview. Clearly knows what he’s doing, love fact he’s bringing in new opportunities for us to make money and, above all, love the fact they’re self aware and bringing in people who know the industry rather than using the club as an egotistical experiment. Love everything. KRO UTB

  • @jtb_001
    @jtb_001 11 месяцев назад +29

    Chills man, let's hope our bad days are a thing of the past now. Love this club, KRO

  • @flashbevan9201
    @flashbevan9201 11 месяцев назад +2

    I've converted this to audio and is now my alarm clock and ringtone ❤

  • @mikeburke2488
    @mikeburke2488 11 месяцев назад +2

    Obviously a very choreographed set piece interview, but he is saying all the right things. A million miles away from previous owners, so much to be encouraged by. KRO.

  • @DjMarkyBatch
    @DjMarkyBatch 11 месяцев назад +3

    This guy ooozes carisma, the way he communicates is just unreal, I am so proud of our club owner this new top guy. I almost wish he was our prime minister! Jees... Thank god, there is a god after all... my new role model... Tom Wagner... lets do this, KRO .... big love all. im crying too by the way! I could listen to what this guy has to say for hours. Unreal! a top dog , LEADER... this is what we needed. the vision, the inclusiveness... the respect, He gets it, I think he already has blue running through his veins. New SPONSOR... Peaky Blinders!!

  • @rupertjamesconway2710
    @rupertjamesconway2710 11 месяцев назад +3

    So exciting to hear a serious man with serious ideas at the helm of Blues. A very articulate and insightful interview. KRO

  • @hiphopzw4life
    @hiphopzw4life 11 месяцев назад +23

    Absolutely superb, wow, what an interview!!! This is exactly what we wanted to hear, as a season ticket holder for the last 41 years this is what we've been crying out for.......KRO 💙

  • @TheUnfortunateFilms
    @TheUnfortunateFilms 11 месяцев назад +3

    As an American (and British) citizen (and life-long Bluenose: born in Small Heath) this is the most excited I have been in many, many years. I applaud you Mr. Wagner... and Craig: good job lads. USA! KRO!

  • @stu722
    @stu722 11 месяцев назад +2

    This is the start of something special!!! KRO

  • @simsy7534
    @simsy7534 11 месяцев назад +2

    KEEP RIGHT ON💙💙💙💙

  • @michaelketley876
    @michaelketley876 11 месяцев назад +3

    His genuine enthusiasm shines through - he believes in the project. No bullshit from Tom Wagner

  • @robsimpson2951
    @robsimpson2951 11 месяцев назад +7

    It feels like the end of a very dark period in Blues history and now genuinely optimistic about the future of our magnificent club!

  • @Imperial-GB
    @Imperial-GB 11 месяцев назад +10

    I have never been more invested in what a man has to say. From me and every other blues fan, thank you. After a decade or more of misery, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Exciting time to be a blues fan. KRO 💙

  • @CLPCharlie18
    @CLPCharlie18 11 месяцев назад +17

    Got emotional at the announcement and it’s hard not to get excited at this interview. I know the blues are to used to getting our hopes up and getting knocked back but this feels extremely positive

  • @markeldridge7456
    @markeldridge7456 11 месяцев назад +2

    I didn't think Blues would make me cry again in a good way, maybe ever, today that has changed. I really hope we can become the force we are capable of being

  • @alanmgormley
    @alanmgormley 11 месяцев назад +7

    Not since Clifford Coombes have we had an ownership who look like they get the club, the city and the fan base. So excited!

  • @gold_7188
    @gold_7188 11 месяцев назад +14

    Love him already and great from Craig to help try get it done

  • @rlatham88
    @rlatham88 11 месяцев назад +13

    I was lucky enough to meet him in Bainsy's bar before the Sheff Utd game and did not know what to expect having seen the recent US owners such as Todd Boehly at Chelsea, but he was understated, intelligent, engaging and from this video he clearly has the knowledge, leadership, resources and knowhow to transform us back into a premier league club. Thank you so much Tom - And a huge shout out to Craig Gardner too, who has clearly been instrumental in making this happen. Keep Right On

  • @DeanoManning
    @DeanoManning 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Keep Right On! 💙

  • @jamieblack516
    @jamieblack516 11 месяцев назад +2

    Have supported this club for 57 years and have never felt so optimistic. ... lots to look forward to but doubt if I will be able to get a ticket until ground is fully open. Hoping to get a half season ticket but will get to as many games as I can until then. One thing that can be done now is to get the 'royal blue' back re shirts. Not had the proper blue for a while ...???? Good luck Tom!KRO

  • @ducky-hdz5473
    @ducky-hdz5473 11 месяцев назад +3

    We’re all behind you Tom, let’s make this club something special. KRO

  • @BrummieJoe
    @BrummieJoe 11 месяцев назад +5

    I love him

    • @JustMyFish
      @JustMyFish 11 месяцев назад

      Hay buddy I miss your videos how are you doing. Say hi to your dad. Hopefully I will see you both down the Blues 👍🏻

  • @cydonianknight332
    @cydonianknight332 11 месяцев назад +5

    Truly never thought this day would come and the sun would shine again in the Royal Blues and white skies. Thank you Tom Wagner and associates for giving us our club back. KRO

  • @user-fw7uz7ge1c
    @user-fw7uz7ge1c 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Tom, waited a long time to hear this vision💙 for this great old lady of football, she deserves success as does the city.
    KRO

  • @johnhodges7891
    @johnhodges7891 11 месяцев назад +6

    That was an unbelievable interview .. speaking like a person who knows what he wants .. good look to him and his team 💙🤍💙🤍👍🏻

  • @Bigronda1232
    @Bigronda1232 11 месяцев назад +10

    I could actually cry, new era ❤

  • @K.R.O1875
    @K.R.O1875 11 месяцев назад +8

    Not too proud to admit I shed a tear. Not just because of the exciting times ahead. But all those memories of seeing our club on the brink of collapse just hit me.
    Also, I highly doubt the shirt sponsor is Undefeated. He's talking about it like it's RedBull or something.

  • @deannoble673
    @deannoble673 11 месяцев назад +4

    Brilliant interview
    All the right questions
    And somewhat unusually for the Blues all the right answers.
    Finally can us long suffering Blues fans get the club that the city deserves?

  • @garysheriff7235
    @garysheriff7235 11 месяцев назад +4

    This guy Tom Wagner speaks as all of us have wanted to hear for far too long may they be involved for many years to come KRO

  • @tomwalton6661
    @tomwalton6661 11 месяцев назад +3

    Well!!
    How refreshing was that?
    We’ve waited a long time to see someone with business expertise, explain what the future will be!
    Excited isn’t the word, it feels like a massive weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
    Win lose or draw, we are moving forward, and that has got to be good!
    KRO!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @football_edits298
    @football_edits298 11 месяцев назад +9

    Supported the blues for more years than I can remember
    My son is now 9 and really getting into football and have plans to take him next season so hopefully he won't suffer for all the years I have with this take over in place
    So excited and thank you Tom KRO

  • @johnhughes612
    @johnhughes612 11 месяцев назад +9

    Tom thank you so very much, we have struggled for many years, so I hope and prayer that it is the start of better times for Blues, it been such a long time since we had any hope of a decent future, Craig you are truly a star and thank you so much KRO.

  • @simonpratt3643
    @simonpratt3643 11 месяцев назад +14

    Wow these people really are invested. Talking sense and a proper framework to move forward is something we have not heard for a long long time.
    All aboard lads. KRO💙

  • @bcfc87francis
    @bcfc87francis 10 месяцев назад +1

    Welcome Tom Wagner and welcome Knighthead. Thank you for saving the club I love. KRO

  • @milky5640
    @milky5640 11 месяцев назад +13

    Goosebumps, I could cry.... KEEP RIGHT ON.

  • @niallfox1481
    @niallfox1481 11 месяцев назад +8

    Craig gardener doing his finest work again, proper bluenose!!

  • @benjaminpugsley1849
    @benjaminpugsley1849 11 месяцев назад +2

    I’m in tears!!! KEEP RIGHT ON!! 💙💙💙💙

  • @alan5391
    @alan5391 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Tom, you’ve given us blue noses something to look forward to which hasn’t happened in a long time 💙 KRO

  • @EnglishICE
    @EnglishICE 11 месяцев назад +3

    Today marks the start of something special for bcfc, the future is now and may this wonderful club become the giant it was meant to be KRO 🔵⚪️

  • @bluesmad2948
    @bluesmad2948 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is going to be good, I'm very excited to see these steps take place. Come on the blues. Keep right on. Thankyou tom and welcome to st Andrews.

  • @craigevans3958
    @craigevans3958 11 месяцев назад +3

    So sensible yet optimistic the dark cloud over the club has lifted I’m already so proud to welcome him in. THANKYOU FOR GIVING US OUR CLUB AND HOPE BACK

  • @sleepwalker6825
    @sleepwalker6825 11 месяцев назад +4

    Cheers ... That's clear as Mud

  • @gingerbrummie
    @gingerbrummie 11 месяцев назад +11

    Here’s to a new era

  • @rosaryboy4271
    @rosaryboy4271 11 месяцев назад +9

    Brilliant news 😊about time we have owners who care SOTV

  • @brandon6801
    @brandon6801 11 месяцев назад +3

    Oh I love him already, thank you Tom KRO💙

  • @ianwall
    @ianwall 11 месяцев назад +3

    The man (the whole management team) mean business.. Looking forward to the journey!

  • @DANE89
    @DANE89 11 месяцев назад +4

    💙🔵 Absolutely fantastic interview Tom Wagner, onwards and upwards brothers ☝️

  • @jonny1458
    @jonny1458 11 месяцев назад +10

    up the blues, tom wagner is a saviour, can't wait to see what he has to offer after such a well worded and thought interview

  • @dorsetblues4897
    @dorsetblues4897 11 месяцев назад +2

    Or we have ever wished for, is for someone to run our beloved football club with love and passion. Giving us the foundations to build💙

  • @KC-vs5qq
    @KC-vs5qq 11 месяцев назад +3

    This guy is super intelligent. I hope he delivers for Birmingham City FC.

  • @SirKaje
    @SirKaje 11 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you, Tom.
    Thank you to you and your team for giving us life again.

  • @gregev1685
    @gregev1685 11 месяцев назад +1

    As a lifelong Blues fan, I know never to get too excited about this kind of thing, but this is the most positive I have felt for a long time. Great interview. KRO.

  • @davidbarker1855
    @davidbarker1855 11 месяцев назад +3

    He talks a lot of sense,not like the other lot 🙏🙏KRO💙💙💙

  • @amahazzard1546
    @amahazzard1546 11 месяцев назад +2

    Been a Blues fan all my life and love what mr wagner is doing and it looks like the club if finally getting back on its feet keep right on the blues 💙

  • @TriviaTuesdaysBirchTree
    @TriviaTuesdaysBirchTree 11 месяцев назад +3

    The tears of joy are flowing.

  • @deanthompson68
    @deanthompson68 11 месяцев назад +5

    Brilliant interview

  • @Bengully
    @Bengully 11 месяцев назад +5

    Really impressed by this interview

  • @Moyzeh
    @Moyzeh 11 месяцев назад +4

    I love this man

  • @richardthorpe8489
    @richardthorpe8489 11 месяцев назад +2

    Tom the excitment you have in your eyes for the club and community is unbelievable to see, the mention of craig and john will give the team the confidence and the the club the confidence to really settle this year! Kro and thank you for saving us!

  • @bluessumlin...7067
    @bluessumlin...7067 11 месяцев назад +4

    Comes over so we’ll speaks logically and honestly my doubts about Wagner are on the back burner just hope all this talk becomes a reality!🙂👍KRO!

  • @Ben1990
    @Ben1990 11 месяцев назад +2

    We have our club back! KRO 💙

  • @GonzoJamie
    @GonzoJamie 11 месяцев назад +24

    Welcome onboard Tom!! Looking forward to seeing what you can do and hopefully yield a fantastic result for all of the hard work and effort you are to insert into our wonderful football club.

  • @drkonnichiwa1910
    @drkonnichiwa1910 11 месяцев назад +3

    Tear in my eye, kro let's go, bright future ahead

  • @markhealey3831
    @markhealey3831 11 месяцев назад +1

    Can i just say im absolutely chuffed to see this deal go through. . . . Now . . . We, as fans , have our part to play , do you all remember what St Andrews used to be like a few years ago ?. . .the noise . . .the passion. . . Making it a challenge for any visiting team . . . . Blue noses, it is up to us to be the extra man ! . . . . MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!
    KRO !!

  • @bostonbrum5288
    @bostonbrum5288 11 месяцев назад +5

    From having season tickets with my dad before I emigrated to the US. I'm now excited that after all those years of arranging my trips around home games, to finally seeing an owner with a vision. The fan experience is something that is huge to expand the footprint of the club. Once a Blue always a Blue KRO.

  • @JUKEYxx
    @JUKEYxx 11 месяцев назад +4

    so happy to finally have someone who gets it; who wants better. glad to hear that the new owners will be helping the women's team as much as the men's.

  • @user-yw2wg8oi9g
    @user-yw2wg8oi9g 11 месяцев назад +3

    Just what we need to hear, lets hope he leads us forward. KRO

  • @Ollies-shorts
    @Ollies-shorts 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you wagner with all my heart

  • @bluenosebrum8164
    @bluenosebrum8164 11 месяцев назад +3

    Welcome! You will always have patience from us brummies, but hopefully big things to come 👍KRO

  • @Geoffreytomlinson24
    @Geoffreytomlinson24 11 месяцев назад +1

    My Grandson will be over the moon. He loves BCFC.

  • @rogershaw618
    @rogershaw618 11 месяцев назад +4

    Brilliant interview with Thomas Wagner, who answered every question with authority and was very convincing about the future of the team and St Andrews. Looking forward to the future, and what the new owners will bring to the fans.

  • @mikeburke2488
    @mikeburke2488 11 месяцев назад +1

    As someone who started watching the Blues'in 1972, I have heary many promises to wake up the sleeping giant of Birmingham City but I think that this is someone better equipped than most to accomplish that task.

  • @jameslynsey3853
    @jameslynsey3853 11 месяцев назад +6

    This guy is taking us to the top ,he can see the potential of bcfc with our huge fanbase kro💙💙💙

  • @loservibez4572
    @loservibez4572 11 месяцев назад +2

    As a man who only watches the men’s to hear him speak about the future of the women’s too makes me wanna watch the women’s too

  • @ROBSHARRED
    @ROBSHARRED 11 месяцев назад +3

    30 seconds into the video and I already love this bloke KRO

  • @nlkrosotv4602
    @nlkrosotv4602 11 месяцев назад +3

    Tears again, 20th time I’ve watched this and tears again!

  • @bobafett1
    @bobafett1 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is fantastic news for us, to hear someone be so positive and professional about the job at hand is really encouraging.
    We all know though that this is a results game, all the nice words in the world mean nothing if the team isnt winning. Im sure all blues fans are galvanised behind these people, we know rome wasnt built in a day but hopefully we have some blue sky ahead and one day get us back to where we belong - with the big boys. kRO