NFL legend Tom Brady has ended his association with Birmingham City Football Club, departing his role as a minority investor and advisory board chairman.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s exit was confirmed by the club in a statement on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
The departure comes at a high point for the club on the pitch. Birmingham City currently sits at the top of the Championship, English football’s second tier, ahead of Middlesbrough and Stoke City on goal difference. The club is currently aiming to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2011.
A turbulent three-year tenure
Brady, 49, first entered a partnership with club owners Knighthead Capital Management in August 2023. His investment was part of a takeover spearheaded by Tom Wagner through U.S.-based Shelby Companies Limited (SCL).
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During his three years with the club, Brady held several roles, including chairman of an advisory board, commercial and brand ambassador, and health and nutrition consultant. He also worked alongside his longtime wellness coach, Alex Guerrero, who served the team.
His involvement was marked by frequent, sharp changes. Following his arrival, the club saw the firing of manager John Eustace, who was replaced by Wayne Rooney. Rooney was subsequently sacked after just 83 days, having won only two of his 15 games. This period of managerial instability contributed to the club’s relegation to League One in 2024, ending a 13-year stay in the Championship.
Brady’s presence was also a central feature of the 2025 Amazon documentary series “Built in Birmingham: Brady & The Blues,” which provided a fly-on-the-wall look at the ownership’s plans. The series and Brady’s involvement drew criticism from some fans who felt the NFL star appeared elitist or out of touch. During the relegation campaign, Brady also drew backlash for publicly labeling certain players as lazy and entitled.
Birmingham City expresses gratitude following Tom Brady departure
In an official statement, Birmingham City Football Club expressed its gratitude for his tenure, stating:
“Birmingham City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club over the last three years. It was truly amazing to have someone with Tom’s experience and passion associated with the club, and the club looks forward to continuing to build on that foundation from the training ground to the Birmingham community.”
The timing of the exit has raised questions among analysts. While Brady’s departure is not expected to impact the club’s current promotion push, observers note that losing the link to a figure like Brady could affect the club’s long-term commercial appeal and ability to attract sponsors.
Brady has not released a public comment regarding his decision to withdraw his investment. He remains an investor in the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and continues his work as a lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports.
Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, has left his role at Birmingham City. Brady, 49, had been a minority investor in the club since the summer of 2023, but Birmingham confirmed his exit in a statement on Monday. The former New England Patriots quarterback’s departure…
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