Why Tom Brady Left Birmingham City Even Though They’re Leading the Championship
Birmingham City has announced that Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner, has decided to give up his small ownership stake in the club after being involved for three years. Brady first became part of Birmingham City soon after Knighthead took over in July 2023 and took on the role of chairman of their advisory board.
In this role, he worked closely with the board and management to help promote the club worldwide and find new business opportunities. However, on Monday, the club confirmed that Brady, now 49, has stepped away from Birmingham City.
The club’s statement shared their thanks: “We are very grateful to Tom Brady for his support and involvement over the past three years. It was fantastic to have someone with Tom’s experience and passion connected to the club, and we look forward to continuing the work he helped start—from the training ground to our community here in Birmingham.”
This news surprised many fans, especially since the team has been doing well lately. Under manager Chris Davies, Birmingham currently leads the Championship with eight wins from 15 games.
Reports suggest that Brady struggled to juggle his duties at Birmingham alongside his NFL analyst job at Fox Sports. He felt that now was the right time to move on, even though he had been very important when current chairman Tom Wagner first came on board.
Brady had previously shared his dream of helping Birmingham get back into England’s top league after 15 years away. “We want to bring Birmingham back to the success it’s known for,” he said last year. “Getting promoted to the Premier League is tough, but it’s definitely possible.”
Earlier this year, when asked about their chances, Brady said, “We have some big home games coming up. We’re aiming to go up. That’s the goal. It’s up to the players to make it happen.”