Tom Brady era comes to an end at Championship leaders Birmingham City
Championship leaders Birmingham City have announced that NFL legend Tom Brady has stepped down as minority owner and chairman of the advisory board.
English Championship leaders Birmingham City have announced that NFL legend Tom Brady has stepped down from his roles as minority owner and chairman of the club's advisory board.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, became a key part of the club's change of ownership in 2023 when he joined forces with Knighthead Capital Management, led by Tom Wagner.
The legendary former quarterback was one of the club's most prominent public faces during a turbulent period that ended with Birmingham being relegated to League One in the 2023-24 season. The Blues, under Chris Davies, then set a Football League record with 111 points and bounced straight back to the Championship.
Birmingham City, who currently sit top of the table and are fighting for promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2011, have now officially parted ways with Brady.
In a statement on the club's official website, Birmingham City said: "Birmingham City Football Club extends its sincerest thanks to Tom Brady for his contribution and unwavering support over the last three years. It has been truly wonderful to have someone of Tom's experience and passion involved with our club. The club aims to continue building on the foundation that has been laid, from the training ground to the Birmingham community."
After the international break, Birmingham City travel to Stoke City, who are level on points with them and sit third on goal difference. With 15 rounds of the Championship played, Middlesbrough, Wolves and West Bromwich Albion are also keeping up the chase, just one point behind the leaders.