Tony Mowbray to take temporary break to receive treatment
Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray will temporarily step down from his role to undergo medical treatment, the Sky Bet Championship club has announced.
Mowbray will be absent from the touchline for approximately six to eight weeks, with assistant manager Mark Venus taking charge of first-team affairs.
Birmingham City can confirm that Manager, Tony Mowbray, requires medical treatment which means he will be temporarily stepping away from the on-site management of the Club for a period of approximately six to eight weeks.
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) February 19, 2024
The 60-year-old said: “Following my recent LMA Health Assessment I have received a medical diagnosis that will require me to receive treatment.
“Undergoing treatment will necessitate that I temporarily step away from the technical area as manager of Birmingham City Football Club.
“Until I return, my assistant manager, Mark Venus, will take temporary charge of the team, supported by coaches Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth and Maik Taylor. I will continue to provide advice and counsel while undergoing treatment.
“The club has been incredibly supportive of me and my family and we are very grateful. I know that everyone will be respectful of our privacy at this time.”
Birmingham have won four, lost three and drawn one of their eight games in all competitions since Mowbray was appointed in January following the departure of Wayne Rooney.
His last game in charge resulted in a 2-1 win over former club Sunderland, who sacked Mowbray in December.
Chief executive officer Garry Cook, said: “Our thoughts are with Tony, his wife Amber, and family.
“We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming Tony back to the club to continue the excellent work that he has started.”
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