Tom Brady: NFL great ends association with Birmingham City

Birmingham City Football Club announced on Monday that Tom Brady has ended his three-year involvement as a minority investor and chair of the club's advisory board. The Championship side released a statement expressing "sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years," adding that "it was truly amazing to have someone with Tom's experience and passion associated with the club." The club gave no reason for Brady's departure and did not specify what would happen to his stake.

Brady, 49, joined Birmingham's ownership group in August 2023 through a partnership with Knighthead Capital Management during the American capital management firm's takeover of the club. His first season saw the team relegated to League One following the surprise sacking of manager John Eustace. A summer of considerable spending, including the third-tier record £15m signing of England U21 forward Jay Stansfield, secured promotion back to the Championship at the first attempt, and the club recorded a 10th-placed finish on its return to the second tier.

The departure comes as Birmingham sit top of the Championship table with 29 points after 15 matches, leading on goal difference with a plus-14 mark over Middlesbrough and Stoke City. The team has won seven of its last nine games, most recently a 2-1 victory over Swansea on Saturday. Their next fixture is scheduled for November 21 against Stoke City.

Brady retains minority stakes in the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces. He also works as a color commentator for Fox Sports. The seven-time Super Bowl champion is the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards (89,214) and passing touchdowns (649).