Birmingham boss Tony Mowbray takes step back as he receives medical treatment
The Birmingham boss will be MIA for six-to-eight weeks.
Birmingham City have confirmed that manager, Tony Mowbray, is being treated for a medical issue, which means he will be out of action for six-to-eight weeks.
The Championship club have not revealed what Mr Mowbray's condition is.
Assistant manager, Mark Venus, will temporarily assume responsibility for the team.
Mowbray said: “Following my recent LMA Health Assessment I have received a medical diagnosis that will require me to receive treatment. Undergoing treatment will necessitate that I temporarily step away from the Technical Area as Manager of Birmingham City Football Club. Until I return, my Assistant Manager, Mark Venus, will take temporary charge of the team, supported by coaches Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth and Maik Taylor. I will continue to provide advice and counsel while undergoing treatment.
“The Club has been incredibly supportive of me and my family and we are very grateful. I know that everyone will be respectful of our privacy at this time.”
Birmingham City Chief Executive Officer, Garry Cook, said: “Our thoughts are with Tony, his wife Amber, and family. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming Tony back to the Club to continue the excellent work that he has started. In the meantime, Mark Venus, Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth and Maik Taylor, will be given all the support they need to lead the Club forward.”