Overview
- Birmingham City confirmed Monday, November 9 that Tom Brady has relinquished his roughly 3.3% shareholding and stepped down from his advisory‑board role, thanking him for three years of involvement.
- Brady joined the club in August 2023 as part of Knighthead Capital’s takeover and was appointed chairman of an advisory board to advise on sports science, nutrition and recovery.
- His tenure featured high‑profile interventions that drew criticism, including the sacking of John Eustace, the short appointment of Wayne Rooney that preceded relegation to League One, and unflattering moments shown in an Amazon documentary.
- The club sits top of the Championship after a 2-1 win over Swansea and continues to pursue promotion to the Premier League while Knighthead maintains a £3 billion 'Sports Quarter' plan that has already had its stadium timeline revised.
- Brady keeps existing U.S. sports and media commitments, including minority stakes with the Las Vegas Raiders and Aces and a Fox Sports role, which provide context for his broader portfolio and may explain shifting priorities.