Tom Brady has officially relinquished his minority stake in Birmingham City, a move confirmed by the club two days after they clawed their way to the top of the Championship standings. It is a stunning development for a club that just hit its stride.
Brady’s Exit and the Club’s Gratitude
Brady, who first acquired his share in 2023 as part of the Knighthead group’s takeover, led by his friend and business partner Tom Wagner, decided to step down right after Birmingham City secured a 2-1 win against Swansea City at St Andrew’s. That victory pushed them to the top of England’s second tier. The club quickly released a statement, expressing “sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years.” They added that it was “truly amazing to have someone with Tom’s experience and passion associated with the club,” and they “look forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community.”
Big Ambitions Without a Legend
This comes as Birmingham City holds big ambitions for the future. Wagner has clearly indicated his desire to see the club reach the Premier League, and there are already plans in place for a new 62,000-capacity stadium in the city. When Brady first joined in 2023, the club said he would “apply his extensive leadership experience and expertise across several components of the club, including working alongside the sports science department to advise on health, nutrition, wellness, and recovery systems and programs.” Brady himself was quoted at the time saying, “Birmingham is an iconic club with so much history and passion and to be part of the Blues is a real honour for me.” He added, “BCFC is built on teamwork and determination and I’m excited to work alongside the board, management and players to make our second-city club second to none. I’ve been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I’m looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham.” Last summer, Brady even said the club must keep up with the spending of Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to compete with their Championship rivals. Beyond Birmingham, Brady also holds a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and works as a color commentator for the Fox Sports network.
Birmingham City is currently top of England’s second tier, with 29 points from 15 games so far. So, while the club celebrates its current standing and eyes the Premier League, they will have to pursue those dreams without Brady’s direct involvement.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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