New Head Coach

Think he might end up in a bigger job than that.

Seen Brighton linked to Rosenior as well. Speaks volumes given their recently history with coaches.

 

https://x.com/benpescodjourno/status/1792678990932574582

first time seen his name mentioned

 

Not Vincent?

 

One more bad transfer window and i think they’ll be a lot closer to the relegation places than people think, especially if they appoint the wrong manager

 

Mowbray resigns from Birmingham

Tony Mowbray stands down
21st May, 2024

News

Club statement: Tony Mowbray

Birmingham City can confirm that Tony Mowbray has informed the Club of his decision to stand down as Men’s First Team Manager with immediate effect.
Mowbray, who temporarily stepped away from his on-site management duties in February before taking a formal medical leave of absence in March, has decided to focus on making a full recovery from his surgery and spending time with his family.

The 60-year-old arrived at Blues in January and claimed victory in four of his eight matches at the helm, including back-to-back Sky Bet Championship victories over former teams Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland, and securing progression in the Emirates FA Cup.

Birmingham City Owner and Chairman of the Board, Tom Wagner, said: “We are disappointed that Tony will not be coming back to lead the team forward but respect his decision to put his health and his family first. In a short period of time at Blues Tony demonstrated excellent leadership skills and a work ethic that galvanised all around him. He is an outstanding human being and will always be welcome at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.”

Birmingham City Chief Executive Officer, Garry Cook, said: “We have been looking forward to Tony returning to the Club and to continue the great work that he started earlier this year. Unfortunately, it is not to be. Preparation for the new season has already begun and Tony told us that, based on his treatment and recovery programme, he would not be able to do the job that is required before the new season begins. I would personally like to commend Tony for informing us of his decision so soon after the end of the season. It provides us the opportunity to undertake a rigorous search process to identify the right leader to take our club forward and have that person in place before the start of pre-season. On behalf of everyone at the Club, and our supporters, I would like to thank Tony for the excellent job that he did for Blues. We wish Tony a full and speedy recovery.”

Tony Mowbray, commented: “As people will be aware, I am currently undertaking a period of extended convalescence following significant and unexpected surgery earlier in the year which required that I take a period of medical absence.

“Throughout this period, I have watched every Birmingham City game along with every training session, whilst I have remained in positive and constructive dialogue with Tom Wagner, Garry Cook and Craig Gardner.

“Over the very recent days it has become apparent to me that I will not be fully fit to resume my duties as Manager of Birmingham City in the timescale that would allow the Club to best prepare for the forthcoming season and therefore, I have regrettably decided to step away from my role at this time.

“Once I have fully recovered, it is important to me that I then spend some quality time with my wife and my boys before I fully commit to work.

“I am extremely grateful to Tom Wagner for the genuine warmth that he has shown towards me during what has been a challenging time, not only for me personally but also for the Club. I firmly believe that under Tom’s stewardship coupled with the football expertise that Garry offers, that Birmingham City have a very bright future ahead.

“I would like to thank everybody associated with the Club who has supported me during these unprecedented times, and I would like to especially thank the Birmingham City supporters for your affection, your kindness, and your support in the relatively short period of time I have been with the Club. Whilst I step down as Manager of Birmingham City, I now become a Blues fan and I wish everybody at the Club nothing but absolute success in the future.

“Once I have fully recovered and have spent some quality time with my family, I intend to make a return to football management at the appropriate moment. I hope that the privacy of my family and I will be respected at this time. Thank you for your ongoing support, Tony.”

 

Yep,one of the good guys. I enjoyed his time with us and wish him all the very best.

 

yes he was great for us get well soon Tony

 

I hope he makes a full recovery and we see him back on the touchline in the not too distant future.

 

Massive shame but health has to come first, hope he makes a full recovery and enjoys retirement, absolute top bloke

 

Mowbray says in his statement that he hopes to return to management after spending some time off with his wife and sons, so hopefully he's back around Christmas

 

God bless him and prayers he makes a full recovery.

 

A lad I work with knows a lad who knows him well, and he said he'll be lucky if he sees the year out apparently.

 

I heard something similar, albeit without any timescales, I really hope that's not true.

 

I can’t deal with that news

 

Terrible isnt it mate, im hoping its not true.

 

Cheers for sharing

Hope the information you guys have been given isnt true and he pulls through

Thoughts def with him n his family

 

I really hope that isn't true and frankly I don't think it is. His statement says he plans on returning to management after a break. I don't think he says that if he's that unwell.

Maybe thats just hopeful / wishful thinking. I want all the best for him no matter what.

 

That's sad news if that's the case. I've probably missed it,but what is the medical condition he's suffering from...any idea?

 

It has never been mentioned, but I think it is implied.

 

Back on the thread....any meaningful info on our pending appointment seems to have evaporated.