Birmingham Manager Tony Mowbray Steps Down for Medical Treatment

Birmingham City Football Club’s manager, Tony Mowbray, will be taking a temporary step back from his role to undergo necessary medical treatment, as confirmed by the club. The 60-year-old is expected to be absent from his managerial duties for approximately six to eight weeks, during which time his assistant manager, Mark Venus, will assume the responsibilities of leading the first-team squad.

In a statement released by Mowbray, he revealed that a medical diagnosis following a recent assessment has necessitated this temporary leave. Despite his absence, Mowbray expressed his intent to provide guidance and support to the coaching staff, including Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth, and Maik Taylor, as they continue to steer the team forward in his stead.

Mowbray’s tenure at Birmingham began in January, succeeding Wayne Rooney, and has seen a mixed bag of results with four victories, three defeats, and one draw in all competitions. His last match in charge culminated in a 2-1 triumph over his former club, Sunderland, who parted ways with him back in December.

Garry Cook, the chief executive officer of Birmingham City, extended well wishes to Mowbray and his family, emphasizing the club’s full support during this period. Cook expressed anticipation for Mowbray’s return post-treatment to resume the promising work he had initiated prior to this unforeseen hiatus.