An interview with Thomas Wagner

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  • 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.
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ความคิดเห็น • 341

  • @Princey2k24
    @Princey2k24 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am crying tears of joy!🙂KRO!

    • @adambartlett6277
      @adambartlett6277 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ForzaNapolI1875
      @ForzaNapolI1875 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol@@adambartlett6277

  • @gerard.villa1
    @gerard.villa1 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Respect, hope to see you in a few seasons

    • @mape5512
      @mape5512 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @gerard.villa1
      @gerard.villa1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mape5512 Would be class!

    • @nigelphillips6011
      @nigelphillips6011 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely buzzing love this

  • @dan19752008
    @dan19752008 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Respect

    • @hej97
      @hej97 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @carolsandland2933
    @carolsandland2933 ปีที่แล้ว +122

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

    • @steven-fx5cn
      @steven-fx5cn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don't get your hopes up

    • @daleford4861
      @daleford4861 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@steven-fx5cn why?

    • @atnyxrl
      @atnyxrl ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jimallsop3438
    @jimallsop3438 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ynothump2566
    @ynothump2566 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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 ❤

  • @PamWinter-j2w
    @PamWinter-j2w ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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 .

  • @_anti_hero
    @_anti_hero ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @FightOn49ers
    @FightOn49ers ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @wolfman9132
    @wolfman9132 ปีที่แล้ว +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.👍

  • @Hazman35
    @Hazman35 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bobbyblue1953
    @bobbyblue1953 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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

  • @SsorLoser
    @SsorLoser ปีที่แล้ว +77

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @SsorLoser
      @SsorLoser ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jtb_001
    @jtb_001 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @standenberg
    @standenberg ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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

  • @danruss12338
    @danruss12338 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍

  • @chrisbaker7136
    @chrisbaker7136 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @johnhodges7891
    @johnhodges7891 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍🏻

  • @adamw2307
    @adamw2307 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @flashbevan9201
    @flashbevan9201 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @zuluwarrior1263
    @zuluwarrior1263 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @milky5640
    @milky5640 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @JustJoeMag
    @JustJoeMag ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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

  • @BrummieJoe
    @BrummieJoe ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love him

    • @JustMyFish
      @JustMyFish ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nlkrosotv4602
    @nlkrosotv4602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @brumiematt8808
    @brumiematt8808 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @DeanoManning
    @DeanoManning ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @alanmgormley
    @alanmgormley ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @stu722
    @stu722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the start of something special!!! KRO

  • @desgardner7169
    @desgardner7169 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @malcolmford8408
    @malcolmford8408 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!

  • @Bigronda1232
    @Bigronda1232 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I could actually cry, new era ❤

  • @benjaminpugsley1849
    @benjaminpugsley1849 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gold_7188
    @gold_7188 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @CLPCharlie18
    @CLPCharlie18 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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

  • @robsimpson2951
    @robsimpson2951 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @rupertjamesconway2710
    @rupertjamesconway2710 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @TheBirchwoodVampire
    @TheBirchwoodVampire ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The tears of joy are flowing.

  • @michaelketley876
    @michaelketley876 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @DjMarkyBatch
    @DjMarkyBatch ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @K.R.O1875
    @K.R.O1875 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @rosaryboy4271
    @rosaryboy4271 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brilliant news 😊about time we have owners who care SOTV

  • @rlatham88
    @rlatham88 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @brandon6801
    @brandon6801 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh I love him already, thank you Tom KRO💙

  • @Bengully
    @Bengully ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really impressed by this interview

  • @TheUnfortunateFilms
    @TheUnfortunateFilms ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Imperial-GB
    @Imperial-GB ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 💙

  • @CentralSitcomLife
    @CentralSitcomLife ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @markeldridge7456
    @markeldridge7456 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Ollies-shorts
    @Ollies-shorts ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you wagner with all my heart

  • @mikeburke2488
    @mikeburke2488 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Mynansabrick
    @Mynansabrick ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @danielmassey3553
    @danielmassey3553 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @deanthompson68
    @deanthompson68 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant interview

  • @simonpratt3643
    @simonpratt3643 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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💙

  • @BXN_434
    @BXN_434 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Overwhelmed

  • @drkonnichiwa1910
    @drkonnichiwa1910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @djbrodie8426
    @djbrodie8426 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So happy right now.Thanks Tom KRO

  • @Moyzeh
    @Moyzeh ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this man

  • @cydonianknight332
    @cydonianknight332 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @RichardKane-w6f
    @RichardKane-w6f ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @BluenoseTom
    @BluenoseTom ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love it! That is passion!

  • @jamieopulence
    @jamieopulence ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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.

  • @smithswoodrookie
    @smithswoodrookie ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yesssss KEEP RIGHT ON !!!!!💙💙💙💙

  • @ianwall
    @ianwall ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @garysheriff7235
    @garysheriff7235 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @johnhughes612
    @johnhughes612 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @niallfox1481
    @niallfox1481 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @DANE89
    @DANE89 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @MrGranfield
    @MrGranfield ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brilliant interviewer, every question on point.

  • @SirKaje
    @SirKaje ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @gingerbrummie
    @gingerbrummie ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Here’s to a new era

  • @EnglishICE
    @EnglishICE ปีที่แล้ว +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 🔵⚪️

  • @deannoble673
    @deannoble673 ปีที่แล้ว +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?

  • @rowanmcginn5521
    @rowanmcginn5521 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The futures bright KRO🇺🇸

  • @Mabbz910
    @Mabbz910 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

  • @jamieblack516
    @jamieblack516 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jonny1458
    @jonny1458 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @TerenceMcCarthy-h3v
    @TerenceMcCarthy-h3v ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ROBSHARRED
    @ROBSHARRED ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @leewilliams7052
    @leewilliams7052 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant news, welcome to BCFC KRO 🎉🎉🎉

  • @first-namesurname5009
    @first-namesurname5009 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For an outsider it’s crazy how in touch he is

  • @alan5391
    @alan5391 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @tomwalton6661
    @tomwalton6661 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @dorsetblues4897
    @dorsetblues4897 ปีที่แล้ว +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💙

  • @hiphopzw4life
    @hiphopzw4life ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 💙

  • @petersmith9320
    @petersmith9320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great News!

  • @isjg78
    @isjg78 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really like this guy👍

  • @KC-vs5qq
    @KC-vs5qq ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @amahazzard1546
    @amahazzard1546 ปีที่แล้ว +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 💙

  • @jameslynsey3853
    @jameslynsey3853 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @ThomasGatehouse22
    @ThomasGatehouse22 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is the best video i have ever watched. I can't stop smiling

  • @billybongo7432
    @billybongo7432 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good luck KCM and BCFC. Excited for the future of this once great club.

  • @craigevans3958
    @craigevans3958 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @bcfc87francis
    @bcfc87francis ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @simsy7534
    @simsy7534 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KEEP RIGHT ON💙💙💙💙

  • @matthewwilliams8339
    @matthewwilliams8339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally so happy ❤

  • @JUKEYxx
    @JUKEYxx ปีที่แล้ว +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.