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Ex-Sunderland and Celtic Boss Tony Mowbray Reveals Bold Comeback Timeline After Battling Bowel Cancer

21/11/2024 Raymond 0

Tony Mowbray, the former manager of Birmingham City, West Brom, and Coventry City, is determined to return to football management in the new year after battling bowel cancer. Speaking to the BBC, Mowbray shared his optimism about recovery, saying, “I hope I can stay fit and get back to work doing what I love. I just love working with young footballers, inspiring them to improve and be brave with the ball.” Reflecting on his health journey, he expressed hope that by the new year, he would feel strong enough to resume his career, adding, “The new year is in my mind as the time to start looking at opportunities and seeing what’s out there.”

Tony Mowbray Reveals Heartfelt Mike Dodds Exchange After Tense Sunderland-Birmingham Clash

20/11/2024 Raymond 0

Tony Mowbray recently shared an emotional recollection of his conversation with Sunderland’s assistant head coach Mike Dodds after his bowel cancer diagnosis. Mowbray, who was managing Birmingham City at the time, revealed that he had to step down from his role due to health issues. “I remember getting emotional telling Doddsy,” Mowbray said. “I told him, ‘It’s not good, I’ve just been diagnosed with bowel cancer and I’m going to have to leave.’ He became emotional as well.” Mowbray described the physical toll of the illness, including days when he struggled to even get out of bed. Despite the challenges, he credited his family and the support from Birmingham’s staff for helping him through this difficult period.