Breaking: Tony Mowbray steps away from Birmingham City set-up after medical diagnosis

Tony Mowbray is temporarily stepping away from Birmingham City's first team set-up to receive treatment for a medical diagnosis.

Blues have confirmed Mowbray - who managed the team to back-to-back victories over Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland last week - will step back from his duties for approximately six to eight weeks. The Championship season concludes on May 4 against Norwich City.

Mowbray's sidekick Mark Venus will lead the team in his absence with the support of coaches Ashley Cole, Pete Shuttleworth and Maik Taylor.

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.

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“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.”

Blues' CEO Garry Cook added: “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.”

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