Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner was rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke.
The 56-year-old American will temporarily withdraw from his day-to-day responsibilities at the club while he focuses on recuperating from the medical emergency.
Wagner received swift medical attention following the incident and was treated immediately, the Championship club announced on Wednesday.
The club confirmed he is now progressing well in his recovery.
A statement 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 chairman was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke
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They added: “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.
The club has requested that supporters respect Wagner’s privacy as he continues his recovery and thanked fans.
Chief executive Jeremy Dale issued the statement on behalf of the club’s board, confirming that Wagner remains in close contact with Birmingham City despite stepping away from his regular duties.
Tom Wagner will temporarily withdraw from his day-to-day responsibilities at the club
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Wagner, who serves as co-CEO at Knighthead Capital Management, assumed the chairmanship at St Andrew’s when his firm completed their takeover through subsidiary Shelby Companies Limited in July 2023.
Under his stewardship, the club secured promotion back to the Championship.
The American businessman also facilitated the arrival of NFL icon Tom Brady as a minority investor in the club, with both figures becoming regular presences at matches and engaging frequently with supporters.
Since taking charge, Knighthead has poured significant funds into player recruitment and upgraded the club’s existing infrastructure at their training ground and stadium facilities.
Wagner has been the driving force behind the club’s ambitious proposal for a new 62,000-capacity stadium
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Wagner has been the driving force behind the club’s ambitious proposal for a new 62,000-capacity stadium, which would form the centrepiece of a Sports Quarter development in Birmingham.
When the plans were unveiled in November, the chairman spoke of his vision for the project.
Wagner said at the time: “This is a huge milestone for Birmingham City creating a home for the club that reflects our ambition to compete at the highest level.”
He described the stadium design as “a statement of intent for the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, testament to a region that is on the rise.”
