Midlands | Tom Brady leaves Birmingham City

NFL legend Tom Brady has left Championship leaders Birmingham City.

That's a headline we never thought we'd ever write...

Author | Peter Grainger

The record seven-time Super Bowl champion became a minority owner at St Andrew's in August 2023 after he "entered a partnership" with the club's owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC.

Part of Brady's role involved serving as chairman of an advisory board at Birmingham, with the club saying he would be "both investing [as well as] committing his time and extensive expertise" following his arrival.

However, the Blues have now announced his departure in a statement headlined 'Tom Brady departure'.

They added: "Birmingham City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years.

"It was truly amazing to have someone with Tom's experience and passion associated with the club, and the club looks forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community."

The life of an NFL legend

Former quarterback Brady, a three-time NFL most valuable player, retired in February 2023 after 23 seasons in the NFL. He won six Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Since ending his playing career, he has acquired a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and joined the ownership group of the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces.

Brady also has broadcasting commitments, serving as a lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports.

He leaves Birmingham top of the Championship on goal difference, with 29 points from their opening 15 games.