Birmingham City manager Chris Davies said he ignores external noise to focus on football. He made the comments during a scene in the Built In Birmingham docuseries and in an interview with The i Paper.
Turning Off the Cameras
In a moment of calm on the Built In Birmingham: Brady & the Blues docuseries, Davies asked the cameras to be turned off after a frustrating result. "I’m a football manager," he explained. "Performing that role in peace is easier at some clubs than others."
The Noise of Modern Football
Davies highlighted the distractions that come with being a high-profile manager. "I don’t have any social media; I don’t listen to anything," he said. "I focus on what I believe is important."
He added that the external noise was higher before the season than it is now, hoping the quieter environment will benefit the team.
Preparing for the First Home Fixture
The Blues are set to host Bristol City at St Andrew’s on Saturday for the opening home league match. St Andrew’s has seen recent upgrades, but the club plans to move to the Powerhouse Stadium in the future. Davies is charged with building a football status that justifies that move.
New Signings and a Focused Mindset
During his third season and Birmingham’s second back in the Championship, Davies has overseen a busy transfer window. New arrivals this summer include striker Luis Vazquez, permanent midfielder Jhon Solis, defender Kristoffer Lund and defender Dael Fry. "Being a football player is challenging," he said. "You need to regulate the pressure and listen to the right people."
He stressed that the manager’s opinion matters most and that the dressing room is full of honest characters who understand what it means to be a Birmingham City player.
Facing a Competitive Championship
Davies noted that the Championship is full of well-set-up teams and that winning consistently is hard due to the volume of games. "Some games can be a hard watch," he said, "but you also get good games and tight games."
Managing Energy and Expectations
With the first round of the Carabao Cup already won and an away point in the bag, Davies faces a long season. He said, "It’s about my energy levels and how to manage them. I know I can deal with the job and the pressures that come with it."
The club’s chairman Tom Wagner and NFL legend Tom Brady are both pushing for a Premier League return, and Davies’ focus on silence and concentration is seen as a key part of that ambition.
Looking Ahead
The reconfigured play-offs promise more matches to keep the season interesting, and Davies wants the Blues to stay the course with their heads down and blinkers on. The first home game against Bristol City on Saturday will test whether that focus translates into results.
