Brady ends association with Birmingham City

What the report says

Tom Brady has ended his association with Birmingham City, according to BBC Sport Football. The former NFL quarterback became a minority owner in the club in August 2023, when he entered into a partnership with Birmingham’s owners, Knighthead Capital Management LLC. His role also included chairing an advisory board, with the club previously saying he would contribute both investment and expertise.

Birmingham City said in a statement that it was grateful for Brady’s involvement and support over the past three years. The club added that his experience and profile had been valuable as it continued work at the training ground and in the wider Birmingham community. The article does not say whether Brady’s departure changes the club’s ownership structure or his formal role beyond ending the association.

Brady is one of the most recognisable figures in US sport, having retired from the NFL in 2023 after 23 seasons. BBC Sport notes that he won seven Super Bowls, six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The report also places the exit in the context of Birmingham’s strong start to the Championship season, with the club top of the table on goal difference after 15 matches. As background, Brady has also taken on other sports and media commitments since retiring, including ownership interests in other US teams and work as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.