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.
The club confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Wagner, 56, is making a good recovery after receiving rapid medical care and will remain closely connected to the club during his time away.
The statement, shared on behalf of chief executive Jeremy Daleto on Wednesday, read: ‘Dear Blues fans, We want to share a brief update with you. Birmingham City Chairman Tom Wagner recently suffered a stroke.
‘Thanks to rapid medical intervention, he received immediate treatment and is now receiving excellent care. We are pleased to share that he is making a good recovery. 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. Their commitment to the club is unchanged, and our plans and operations continue as normal under strong leadership.
We appreciate your continued support and ask that you respect Tom’s privacy during his recovery. Thank you, as always, for standing behind the Blues. Keep Right On.’
More to follow.
Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner (left, with Tom Brady, right) has suffered a stroke
Wagner takes a picture with a supporter ahead of Birmingham’s clash with Stoke last month
