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Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray
Tony Mowbray started the season as Sunderland boss, before being sacked in December

Tony Mowbray has temporarily stepped down as Birmingham City boss as he undergoes medical treatment for an unnamed illness.

Mowbray said he was told he requires treatment after undergoing a recent health assessment.

In a statement,external-link the club confirmed Mowbray will step away “for a period of approximately six to eight weeks”.

The 60-year-old is just in his second month in charge of Blues, having replaced Wayne Rooney on 8 January.

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