Tony Mowbray Temporarily Steps Down as Birmingham Manager Due to Illness

Mowbray to undergo medical treatment, stepping away for 6-8 weeks; assistant Mark Venus to take charge.

Tony Mowbray, recently appointed Birmingham City manager, is stepping away for 6-8 weeks due to a serious illness requiring medical treatment.
Mowbray's assistant, Mark Venus, will assume temporary responsibility, with support from coaches Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth, and Maik Taylor.
The nature of Mowbray's illness has not been disclosed, but it necessitates a temporary departure from his managerial duties.
Mowbray has led Birmingham to four wins in eight Championship matches since his appointment, moving the team away from relegation places.
Birmingham City and its CEO, Garry Cook, express support for Mowbray and his family, looking forward to his return and continuation of his work.