Birmingham City’s present plight in the Championship has been well documented, with the West Midlands club hoping to return to the Premier League as soon as possible.

Blues have recently gained notice because to the prominence of their American ownership group, Knighthead Capital Management, which is led by Tom Wagner.

The 56-year-old took over the club three years ago next month, and he has undoubtedly seen his fair share of ups and downs during that time, even if the atmosphere at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park has been mainly positive since then as a result of his investment in numerous parts of the organisation.

That includes their current and prospective stadium, with St. Andrew’s previously undergoing mandated renovations at the start of the decade, leaving the Kop and Tilton Road only partially exposed to supporters.

Wagner was in place by the time they were both entirely repaired and the stadium could be used at its maximum capacity of approximately 29,000, despite the fact that it came soon before a dramatic relegation to League One.

Then, last November, after the club’s record-breaking return to the Championship under current manager Chris Davies, Knighthead released preliminary plans for the upcoming 62,000-seater Powerhouse stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2031.

However, while Birmingham, in the eyes of some, pleased to deceive last season with a tenth-place finish, the ambition in the boardroom is difficult to deny, especially with sporting great and seven-time NFL Super Bowl winner Tom Brady serving as advisory board chairman.

Tom Brady chats to Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright about Birmingham City’s involvement.

Brady’s high-profile connection with Blues since the summer of 2023 was made obvious for all to see in the Amazon Prime docuseries, which premiered last year.

Throughout the series, Brady was seen worrying about the costly decision to replace John Eustace with Wayne Rooney months into Knighthead’s ownership, as well as his live reactions to goals and events in games like a 3-1 victory over Wrexham in September 2024 and an EFL Trophy loss to Peterborough United at Wembley Stadium in April 2025.

The 48-year-old is claimed to own only 3.3% of the club, but he has been chatting with Salford City co-owner Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright about his experiences with the Second City outfit, as all four are presently in the United States for the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.

On The Overlap’s Stick to Football podcast, Neville asked Brady about his enjoyment of EFL football, and he said, “I love it.”I enjoy the competition. Our first season was horrible. I discussed my feelings over four separate managerial changes.We got a very competent manager, Chris Davies, in our second year of League One,” he added.

“We had a great season. However, the Championship is tough.Brady noted that despite numerous player changes and improved player quality, they were unable to maintain the necessary momentum to win the championship.It’s a tough competition, and the conditions are tough. Coventry’s accomplishments this year were incredible.”They scored so many goals with ease.””It’s just a tough league,” he emphasised. “I watch lots of Premier League games every Saturday.”I enjoy sport, competitiveness, and witnessing players achieve at the best level.”

Tom Brady will hope that Birmingham City can emulate Coventry City’s success in 2026/27.

Despite two significant squad reshuffles and continued investment, the Blues were never truly in the promotion conversation last season, having to watch Coventry, Ipswich Town, and Hull City all gain promotion instead.

As a result, Brady will be hoping that Davies, who has been under fire at times in the previous year, can lead a successful preseason that will generate momentum heading into the 46-game season.

Even though Wolves and West Ham United have already been tipped as pre-season promotion favourites, the expansion of the play-offs could be a huge benefit to the Blues, with sides from third to eighth now involved, adding extra spice to several end-of-season games.