We have had 11 years of hell, owners put in jail, points deductions etc. Now this absolute clown. EFL do something for once

@pughburt

Жыл бұрын

My ears on the ground are suggesting that the deal won't go through. It never lacks entertainment at blues nonetheless and love supporting such a basketcase club

@teamblitz1990

Жыл бұрын

Birmingham were going well under Gary Rowett suddenly new owners arrived sack Rowett for Zola and Zola a man who couldn't manage a box of eggs nevermind a football team took a team in the top six to the verge of relegation.

@WalkWithWyatt

Жыл бұрын

@@teamblitz1990 👏🏿 Couldn’t have said it better myself!

@jon4539

Жыл бұрын

As a west ham fan why is sullivan bank rolling this deal and Brady incoming good luck brummie boys,,,,coyi

@davidthevaleter5636

4 күн бұрын

And one year after you’re comment..now relegated to league 1 😂

Simon’s questioning was so epic I had to watch this video twice.

As a Watford fan I am genuinely scared for Birmingham! A great club that deserves far better than this fucking chancer!!

@johnmitchell2269

Жыл бұрын

Also a Watford fan. This guy used to own us. Bassini is the definition of a charlatan.

@andyniblett8986

Жыл бұрын

As a birmingham fan - we are not great club - we could have been . There have been small windows of opportunity , since I was a lad in the 70s . 4th biggest crowds in the old first division , when we finished 10th , in our first season back . And what did the owners do from there - nothing . The only thing premiership about the club , right now , is the fans . At one time we had a big supporter base , I dont know if that is there now . Its bloody sad . So proud to be a bluenose though ....thank god , this was the club that chose me , however bad it gets

@chaz2705

Жыл бұрын

@@andyniblett8986 I'm only 23 but I can remember your club producing some decent talent Nathan Redmond, Demarai Gray , Jack Butland , Jude Bellingham to name some to mind , not sure where the club went so wrong but it's sad to see whats been happening to your club

@andyniblett8986

Жыл бұрын

@@chaz2705 with all due respect , jude Bellingham is the only name of any note . Lets be honest , we will never or ever could be , man utd or Liverpool, but we should be so much bigger than we are - stats say we are the 15th best supported club , out of the 92 . And most of our fans, do support their local team . We are birminghams team . Of all 92 clubs , Burnley were no 1 for season ticket holders living within 30 miles of the ground - blues were 6th - thats local support . But blues are like an old car , that runs for a few months , then breaks down again. Blues need massive investment , move to a new ground , probably into the city centre , and start again , with owners with a long term vision , loyalty , and plenty of cash . And then the disaffected 1000s may return

@owenchapman3260

Жыл бұрын

@@andyniblett8986 way more Villa fans in Birmingham mate

Simon Jordan has to stay on the radio for as long as possible, I look forward to listening to him daily

@arronblount6025

Жыл бұрын

10am Monday to Friday I'm in my car listening. I turn it off if he aint on😂😂

Simon is EXPERT. Thank god he grills buffoons like this.

@hartleyhare8808

Жыл бұрын

Same here.... He is just a chancer.

@ireland2763

Жыл бұрын

Buffonns a goalkeeper

@hulk8384

Жыл бұрын

@@ireland2763 🤣

@abyss7049

Жыл бұрын

@@ireland2763 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nigelnyoni8265

Жыл бұрын

​@@ireland2763 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭

Birmingham just seem like one of those clubs who rarely get a break. So much potential too,

@richardholmes8027

Жыл бұрын

Dont confuse Small Heath with how big Birmingham is as a City. They have won loads less than Albion never mind Villa and they get nowhere near Albions gates. Small club, always have been and always will, hence the chancers.

@seanier3648

Жыл бұрын

@@richardholmes8027 cry

it was a car crash of an interview

He's well dodgy.

Simon is savage sometimes 😂

@matthewgee8122

Жыл бұрын

Except I actually think he asked pretty fair questions. This idiot could barely answer any of them well or convincingly. Sounds like any old bugger buying a burger before the match starts. Not good for Birmingham city.

As a Villa fan I'm torn, half of me wants to laugh and half of me feels sorry for the fans, plenty of who are good mates of mine.

@seanier3648

Жыл бұрын

You may as well laugh at us we’d do the same if it happened to you!

As much as I dislike blues I'd like the second city derby to still be a possibility, he sounds like a proper del boy

@olliegatley2171

Жыл бұрын

Birmingham isnt the second city anymore its manchester

Jesus… good luck Birmingham 😂

@bluesEvanskro

Жыл бұрын

We’ve always had crap owners nothing new

@donaldduck5553

Жыл бұрын

I’d have more faith in chef Raj off Hell’s Kitchen running a club than him

@alexlanemusic

Жыл бұрын

😂

@knuckfuckles6498

Жыл бұрын

@@donaldduck5553 brilliant 😂 Raj was a weapon

@donaldduck5553

Жыл бұрын

@@knuckfuckles6498 he was a 10th dan in martial arts when he had a drink 🤣

A right Del Boy this one 😎

To all Blues fans...avoid this bloke like the plague. Owned Watford for one year 2011/2012 and nearly drove us to the wall....he's deluded and thats being polite!

@Matthew-bu7fg

Жыл бұрын

just read he sent gloaty texts to the papers when yous lost the playoff final sounds like an absolute piece of work

@davidcolman5372

Жыл бұрын

@@Matthew-bu7fg Just about sums him up mate. I'm amazed the EFL would allow him anywhere near a club again. Near the end of his time with us, a club employee reportedly hid the keys to the club's safe so he couldn't get his hands on any more cash! Another few months with him in charge and I reckon we would have gone under. Steer clear Blues...and good luck for next season!

@kelvynblue

Жыл бұрын

We don't really have a choice, it's not like we're rid of the other clowns either, it's literally just a stake with a promise that Bassini will run the show. As a Blues fan it hurts to see the absolute shitahow we have become.

@andyinthewatford7025

Жыл бұрын

I can’t see it going through. I agree with everything David said. The man’s a charlatan and a liar. I doubt he even has the money to buy Birmingham. He’s a Walter Mitty.

this makes be kinda happy about the way German football runs, imagine having always such shady people around your football game or as an owner, it's like a lottery basically.

As a Hornet, his guy should not be anywhere near football.. let alone owning a football club

No offense, but that guy would worry me if I was a Birmingham City fan. Not sure how he made his money, but he's a bit too open with info, and almost desperate to prove others wrong. Hope it works out for the club.

@01JENNERS

Жыл бұрын

He nearly sent us (Watford) into administration. Stay away like the plague

@ravd883

Жыл бұрын

@@01JENNERS Scary. Some people should never own a football club. Most of the time these people are doing it for there own egos.

frying pan and fire comes to mind

So this guy wants to buy my club just to prove a point to himself and s few others? 🤦

He's been declared bankrupted twice the last in 2014 and all of a sudden he's raised 35m!!

He sounds insane. I wouldn't trust him to clean my windows.

@LeftWinger9

Жыл бұрын

That's a bit harsh on Simon

I am not a Birmingham fan, but when certain names appear in respect to taking over clubs, I fear for the club and more importantly for the loyal fans, who turn up no matter what, because they love their club. The question is how will he pay the money back, in that they will have to generate the income to meet the liabilities involved and how will he make a return on his personal investment, and crucially will he pass the cost of buying the club onto the books of Birmingham FC? These are important questions, that should be answered.

@Enjoytheride13

Жыл бұрын

X

I'm a Watford fan and wouldn't wish this guy on anyone. It is inconceivable that he will pass a fit and proper person's test

this guy is a clown feel sorry for Birmingham

Holy crap, this guy cannot be serious 😂. If the EFL allow this joker to takeover then it really shows that literally anyone can own a football club no matter how bad they are at business.

I'd be very worried if I was a Birmingham fan.

Simon should be working in football either the FA or the Premier League. Holding people to account.

@donaldduck5553

Жыл бұрын

I love it when he calls out players for crying about too many fixtures 💯

@jackzeldon2883

Жыл бұрын

In fairness, Birmingham dude is entering a gauntlet Simon has already come out the other side of & failed epically..... Successful businessmen strive to always be the least intelligent person on their team (Business), there are lawyers & accountants to answer questions..... the man at the top rarely has time to know every tiny detail..... the only thing that concerns me is dude seems to worry a great deal about what others think of him - not good

Big test for the rigidity of the EFL's fit and proper person's test. I cannot see how this man could ever hope to pass.

@olliemac32

Жыл бұрын

The fact the owners don’t actually get punished while the fans do is pretty mental.

As a blues fan this guy has me scared for my club.

@andyinthewatford7025

Жыл бұрын

I hope he gets no where near BFC. He’s a liar and a charlatan. He’s skint too. Not right in the head.

Simon tries to warn him off this interview at the start but he marches on and gets grilled bit of a car crash for bassini

This guy sounds like he would struggle to tie his own shoelaces, absolutely bizarre 😂

Wow, Birmingham fans should protest ! Sounds like a sinking ship already the bloke is clearly living in the clouds and needs to see reality

i was just waiting on him saying this time next year rodders

Only there for 3 years. Sounds like a game of Football Manager

Sounded like Simon knew more about what was going on than the potential owner. He fairly stumbled through that 😂

@jackzeldon2883

Жыл бұрын

in fairness to the potential Birmingham Owner, talking about something & even Knowing how to do something is miles from actually doing it as Simon found out the hard way

@ivankolev447

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this potential owner could be even a bigger headache than the current one

This was completed car crash of an interview from Laurence about his plans for Birmingham City. Well done from Simon for giving him some great questions that Laurence refused to answer some of the questions to change discussion to suit his agenda.

@kingsley3208

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea who this Lawrence guy is but he answered more honestly than any football club owner I’ve seen before

As an Everton fan, my heart goes out to Birmingham city, massive club who only ever seem to get bad breaks like this charlatan as the latest 😟

As a Blues fan, I'm begging the EFL to step in and stop this. This cannot go ahead. Bassini should never be allowed to get near a football club again.

To be fair to Jim, he like Simon try to hold people to account. That’s why this show is the best on the radio.

I don't think bassini is calling the shots I think this is sullivans doing. I hope so anyway

@jamietalbot7254

Жыл бұрын

It's obvious mate if Brady is gonna be vice chairman. I still would at 53, would you?

Good luck to all you Bluenoses! Been BS what’s happened to you from a WBA fan!

@kingopthegreat

Жыл бұрын

Jesus - even a Baggie knows we're f*cked

If I was a Birmingham fan I’d totally cry myself to sleep tonight.

@adamwhittingham210

Жыл бұрын

Why ?

@Luckycully

Жыл бұрын

I have been for years mate

@kelvynblue

Жыл бұрын

Tonight? You obviously don't know the owners we have atm. We've been crying ourselves to sleep since a decade ago when we had crooks in charge, then Dong bloody Ren, then BSHL and now Pissini.

@MrTim207

Жыл бұрын

Most do that every night, nothing to do with football.

@hudson7354

Жыл бұрын

It’s normal for us !

Everton fan here, been secretly waiting for Birmingham to get back to the prem for years proper club been failed big time.

Oh god no! Keep the Chinese blues 🤣🤣 this guy sounds like an absolute liability to himself nevermind a football club

I forgive Simon Jordan for the row Blues had with him but he’s really been supportive of Blues fans during this mess.

If he passes the EFL fit and proper tests then it’s just a big joke. Sorry blues fans from a WBA fan

@registame2878

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Now that is cause for concern

This is hilarious, beyond parody, in fact Talksport should give Laurence Bassini his own show.

Pains me to see the blues where they are, we've been through the mixer for what seems like years now. Hopefully one day we get a strong leader and an owner that can transform the club into a respectable championship side again.

I've always said, if you support Birmingham then be prepared for heartache. Seeing us win that League Cup was a miracle that I doubt we'll see again.

Anyone associated with Birmingham City should be doing all in their power to keep this man away from their club

Just put £100 on Birmingham to get relegated 😂😂

@bonjour7174

Жыл бұрын

You haven't though

@djsteves554

Жыл бұрын

You'll probably make about a tenner mate 😂

@chesterwunpen2196

Жыл бұрын

We're going up mate.🥳

@tonyorlando5973

Жыл бұрын

More money than sense obviously.🤪

@ivankolev447

Жыл бұрын

Back to back relegations will also seem like a safe bet with this guy in helm

@6:51 the interview is cut, then Jim says "we're into territory that is too sensitive to be in"...What happened there? Did anyone hear the entire interview?

@PaYaB_005

Жыл бұрын

They cut it even when it was broadcast live.

As a Birmingham City FC fan I wasn’t impressed by Laurence’s answers. However, what can any one of us do. Watch from the sidelines and hope for the best. Let’s see what happens. I am very nervous….

speaking as a blue nose, we are damned if we do, and damned if we dont, so we dont have any choice...the thing i dont understand is why Richardson and lopez didnt get the nod, as thats who we wanted... the aston village people are loving it of course, i can hear them clapping their six fingered hands as we speak...

As a villa fan, the gift keeps giving. 🙄

This will be a good test of whether the Fit and Proper test is any use. If he passes, then anyone can. He came across as a shambolic, deceitful charlatan. But then again, plenty of them are owning football clubs already!

Good morning Tim 😂 . Couldn’t even get his name right

Sounds like a carbon copy of Delboy Stewart Donald at Sunderland. Could be about to get a whole lot worse for Birmingham! Can't believe cowboys are allowed anywhere near huge establishments like football clubs.

What an advert for any serious establishment/organisation to not do business with this fella. An absolute 15 car pileup of an interview. Scary times for Birmingham if he gets in there. EFL should be stepping in on this based on this 8 minutes alone!!!

Good luck Brum fans… sounds like you’re gonna need it

As a Villa fan I am both all for the downfall of Birmingham City and simultaneously hoping they don't do this. Ridiculous owners like this prat wouldn't understand the importance of the Second-City Derby to a fan like we do. They wouldn't shake to death on the toilet at 10 in the morning, nervous that we might get packed in like we do. They probably wouldn't even know the game was on. And when I think about that, I realise that as much as I hate Small Heath and they hate us, where would we be without each other? Get these prays out of our game, NOW!

This guy is 100% a jester. I would not trust a word this gambit is saying. I would be terrified if i was a Birmingham fan 🤣🤣

And there were some mentalists in our support who actually wanted this bloke to buy us 😂

Simon and Danny mills being ruthless

This is real radio!

He just sounds like a dodgy businessman

We will see what happens

Think he said I bit too much there.

Wow RIP 🪦 BIRMINGHAM CITY FC

God help us!

Diabolical.

Seems to me Birmingham city might become a league 2 club in three years. Somehow i don't feel optimistic. Hopefully i am incorrect.

@presleyhughes8923

Жыл бұрын

Change that to a year and you’ll be spot on bro

🤣🤣🤣 out of the frying pan into the fire 🔥

The absolute car crash we have become just shows the ineptitude of the EFL. Go out of their way to help the bigger clubs in the league. Done absolutely nothing for clubs like us, as Bassini wouldn't even be the worst owner we've had in the last decade. We have literally had a criminal, TTA, BSHL and now Bassini. The EFL have also turned away multiple times when given proof of a beneficial owner who did not take the F&P test even though he should have... who is also in legal trouble. Thanks EFL the demise of the club lies squarely at your door.

Sometimes it better to say nothing.

The guy is bringing in Keith Harris and Orville as chairmen. What’s not to love about this takeover?.

He sounds positively unhinged

This guy couldn't navigate this phone call, I wouldn't want him anywhere near a football club.

I'm a villa fan and would love Birmingham in the premier league aslong as we beat them every season😂😂. Really feel sorry for all the bluenoses if this man becomes owner they'll be in much more trouble than what they already are

Do not let him touch the club!!!!!!!!!!! we do not deserve him

I think even chris eubank snr would be astonished by this guys ability to speak so much but at the same time say so little 😂😂😂😂

My sympathy Blues, he sounds like another Dr Tony - from a Villa fan

This guy just gave away that he is relying on people he can’t rely on and that the stock market will decide his immediate business fait. He is also going in three years and getting rid of they manager right away! Bonkers- Simons face is a picture

This sounds like me when I was 14 on fifa

Love Simon 👏

As a Bolton fan. Keep this guy as far away from Birmingham as you can. We had a lucky escape.

What a car crash interview by Mr Bassini. Iv no doubt he has the right intentions to turn around Birmingham City but his lack of ability to answer some of the basic questions is very worrying.

@elbo7755

Жыл бұрын

Intentions to turn around Birmingham city? We’re still talking about Mr Bassini here, right? If his track record has anything to go by, Birmingham will be going down the sh*tter.

@sizzleclapton22

Жыл бұрын

@@elbo7755 I do think the intentions are there but what happens during the ownership time will only tell. But I do not disagree with looking at his previous track record unfortunately.

@Bobbibouchersmumwasright

Жыл бұрын

He has no good intentions he sounds like a manager of a double glazing firm tbh.. I hope I’m wrong mate 🙌🏽

Was Bassini pissed?

It may be out of the pan and into the fire but my god our current owners are useless and have no idea about football and it looks like they want to sell us anyway...so for me Bassini gets my 100% support. We are all set to go down next year anyway, so why not gamble on him instead of the current lot. ( unless Blues fan Richardson and Maxi Lopez can save us at the 11th hour)

@dorsetblues4897

Жыл бұрын

@@smurchison5765 you obviously don't know the status of our club. Not much else can go wrong.

@walsallblues_KRO_1875

11 ай бұрын

How things have changed mate! We didn’t go down , Lopez and Richardson were clowns and things are finally looking up for us🤞

As a Villa fan this is pure comedy gold 😂

@colmd8864

Жыл бұрын

UTV

@coolzombie816

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. UTV

@user-nx9ec8mr9p

Жыл бұрын

Lad we have had shite owners for the last 10 years and still won more major trophies than you lot 😂😂😂😂

@Luckycully

Жыл бұрын

Cheers you little prat

@tonyorlando5973

Жыл бұрын

Cuckoo Cuckoo 🐦

This guy should be a MP.

We are in the mud completely

Im a bcfc fan and he cant be worse than what weve got

He says a lot without saying anything at all

with David Sullivan behind him it preying it cant be too bad

Car crash of an interview god help my club

@tomjenkins1989

Жыл бұрын

I feel for you. If this clown gets your club. What a clown.

I can only hope with all my fingers crossed he doesn't take over. What an absolute tool, thank god we never got him a few years ago at bwfc! 😭

Keith Harris is going to be on the board, presumably with Orville!

So it’s a vanity project,

Crazy stuff. I feel sorry for Birmingham.