Mark Venus has stood beside Tony Mowbray throughout his 20-year managerial career - and he followed him to Birmingham City in January. Like Mowbray, Venus, 56, is a product of the north east and began his playing career at hometown club Hartlepool United. “I played with him at Ipswich Town and Tony was one of the players in the group who talked about football,” Venus explained. It was only during their time at Coventry that Venus didn’t join Mowbray in the dugout. Explaining what Venus brings to the table, Mowbray said: “Mark coming with me is really important.

Source: Metro February 07, 2024 16:05 UTC