Birmingham chairman Tom Wagner is recovering from a stroke and will be stepping back from his regular duties for a time, the Championship club have said. In a letter to supporters posted on the club’s social media accounts, chief executive Jeremy Dale wrote: ‘Birmingham City Chairman Tom Wagner recently suffered a stroke. While he will be stepping back from day-to-day activity for a period of time to focus on his recovery, Tom remains closely connected to the club, and we all look forward to welcoming him back. ‘Birmingham City Football Club is incredibly important to Tom and to the entire Knighthead team. Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner (left, with Tom Brady, right) has suffered a strokeWagner takes a picture with a supporter ahead of Birmingham's clash with Stoke last monthSince Knighthead stepped in, the club have been transformed on and off the pitch.

Source: Metro February 11, 2026 21:00 UTC