Tom Wagner plays down Birmingham City’s promotion chances...

The Blues have had an incredible summer, and following their League One season that set a record, they have made

acquisitions that have put them in the running for a solid Championship finish.

One of the main players for the West Midlands team this season will be Tommy Doyle, who has been dubbed the

“signing of the summer.” Promotion has already been discussed by Doyle, but Chris Davies will want his team to

avoid getting ahead of themselves.

However, fans will be thrilled that Kyogo Furuhashi is now a member of St. Andrew’s, and owner Tom Wagner has

made statements regarding Birmingham’s upcoming season.

Tom Wagner opens up on Birmingham City’s promotion chances

As the Blues aim for several promotions and their first Premier League return since 2011, Wagner has been eager to

spend money throughout the transfer window.

The American has been care not to exaggerate the likelihood that Birmingham will host first level football again,

though. “You have to have that undefeatable optimism in order to do things that are big,” he stated (via Telegraph

Sport).

We must provide our audience with entertainment that is worthy of their time and money because we are in

competition with all other entertainment options.

“Now we’re back in the Championship we will be highly competitive on a revenue basis, as compared to any other

team. We’re always planning for the future and while it would be nice to be promoted in our 150th anniversary year

it’s even more important to remember that it’s always about the next match.”

Although it hasn’t happened yet, Birmingham has made significant progress as a team, and Jay Stansfield wants

them to shatter their transfer record this summer.

After departing Derby County in January, centre-back Eiran Cashin returned to the Championship on loan, and

Fabian Hurzeler has given an explanation for his decision to join Blues.

Birmingham doesn’t have a left-back backup, but they still have a month left in the transfer window, so they have

plenty of time to add someone.

Even though they were only promoted to the Championship in April, the West Midlands team is still aiming for a top

two finish, according to The Telegraph.