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# Month after replacing Rooney, new Blues manager temporarily steps away
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/month-after-replacing-rooney-new-blues-manager-temporarily-steps-away/
- Published: 2024-02-19T13:48:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T09:58:34.000Z
- Author: Warren Menezes
- Tags: News, Sport, Birmingham City FC, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

**Birmingham City** manager **Tony Mowbray** has temporarily stepped away from his role for medical treatment.

Mowbray will not partake in any on-site management duties for approximately six to eight weeks due to the treatment, the club [confirmed](https://www.bcfc.com/news/all/tony-mowbray-requires-medical-treatment?ref=birminghameastside.co.uk) on Monday.

“Following my recent LMA Health Assessment, I have received a medical diagnosis that will require me to receive treatment,” the 60-year-old said in a statement. “Undergoing treatment will necessitate that I temporarily step away from the Technical Area as Manager of **Birmingham City Football Club**.”

Assistant Manager **Mark Venus** will take charge of the first team. He will be supported by coaches **Ashley Cole**, **Pete Shuttleworth**, and **Maik Taylor**.

“I will continue to provide advice and counsel while undergoing treatment,” said Mowbray.

The former Sunderland boss was appointed as manager on January 8 after Birmingham City parted ways with **Wayne Rooney**.

“Our thoughts are with Tony, his wife Amber, and family,” said club CEO **Garry Cook**. “We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming Tony back to the Club to continue the excellent work that he has started.”

Birmingham City face **Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town** on Saturday in the Championship.