Mike Gibbs, a Birmingham City fan pundit for Football League World, has praised Wagner, Brady, and Cook for their openness and the strong connection they’ve built with the fans since taking over the club.
“The owners have developed an outstanding relationship with the fans,” Gibbs told FLW.
“They’ve shown more connection than any previous owners I’ve seen, and more than most club owners in general.
“They’ve been very transparent, very open, and maintain regular communication, even acknowledging their mistakes at times.
“So far, it’s been excellent. They seem to understand what the fans want and are receptive to feedback, actively engaging with the community.
“I really can’t find any fault with them, to be honest.”
Everyone can see Birmingham City’s ambitious short-term goals.
After confirming relegation, the club’s ownership group announced that Chris Davies would build a “Championship-ready squad” capable of competing for promotion as soon as possible, a goal they are well on track to achieve after starting the season with seven wins and a draw.
The club’s ambitions were further highlighted by the record-breaking deal that brought Jay Stansfield back from Fulham. The hope is that Stansfield, who scored 12 Championship goals last season, will fulfill his potential with Birmingham, having started his permanent career with the club in impressive form.
In addition to the on-field progress, significant renovations have been made to St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park in a short period. According to recent reports from The Sun, the American owners aim to expand the club’s fanbase by constructing a new 62,000-seat stadium and sports quarter at the former Birmingham Wheels site. The project, which could cost between 2-3 billion pounds, reflects their long-term vision.
The plan is for the club to move out of their current home, where they’ve been since 1905, by the summer of 2029. However, Wagner emphasized that the community remains central to their plans for the new stadium.
“We want something that fits in the community, and it’s important that this doesn’t become an eyesore on Birmingham’s skyline, but rather blends with the city and the neighborhood,” Wagner said in April.
“There’s still a lot of work to do, but this aligns with our broader objectives.”
Overall, Birmingham City supporters have much to look forward to, both in terms of the club’s development off the field and the potential for success on it.