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Birmingham City Chairman Tom Wagner Recovering From Stroke, Temporarily Steps Back

Club leaders report unchanged commitment from Knighthead with day-to-day management in place during his recovery.

Overview

  • Chief executive Jeremy Dale said Wagner received rapid treatment and is making a good recovery under hospital care.
  • Wagner will step back from daily responsibilities at the club and Knighthead to focus on recovery but remains closely connected.
  • The club stated that ownership commitment and operational plans continue as normal under strong leadership and requested privacy.
  • Knighthead has invested heavily in facilities and the squad and has pledged a 62,000-seat stadium as part of a proposed Sports Quarter in Birmingham.
  • Since returning to the Championship last season, Birmingham sit 10th after 32 matches following a 0-0 draw with West Brom.