Tony Mowbray's net worth, wife, teams coached, salary, height

Tony Mowbray's net worth, wife, teams coached, salary, height

Lenah Ann
May 5, 2024 at 11:52 PM
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Tony Mowbray is an English soccer manager and retired player. He currently manages Birmingham City Football Club in the EFL Championship. The English legend is on medical leave until the 2024-25 pre-season. Tony Mowbray's net worth is greatly attributed to his performance in the various clubs he has coached and played for.

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Tony Mowbray, Birmingham City's manager, during a match on 13 January 2024. On the right, he looks on on 9 February 2024. Photo: Naomi Baker. (Modified by author)
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As a player and a coach, Tony has gone down in history as a great legend in soccer. He has bagged numerous awards and trophies. He is a two-time Middlesbrough Player of the Year and won the 2007/08 Football League Championship. Here is everything you need to know about the famous English professional manager.

Tony Mowbray's profile summary

Full name

Anthony Mark Mowbray

Date of birth

22 November 1963

Age

60 (as of April 2024)

Place of birth

Saltburn, England

Nationality

English

Ethnicity

White

Height

6 feet 1 inches or 185 centimetres

Weight

183 pounds or 83 kilograms

Hair colour

Grey

Eye colour

Dark brown

Sibling(s)

Darren

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Amber (married 2001)

Kid(s)

Max, Oliver, Lucas

Occupation

Professional soccer manager

Active years

2002-present

Position

Head coach

Current team

Birmingham City

Net worth

$6 million

Social media presence

Instagram

Tony Mowbray's net worth and salary

According to various online sources such as CAknowledge and SarkariExam, the renowned manager's net worth is approximately $6 million as of April 2024. He made most of his fortune through his managerial career and as a soccer player, alongside brand endorsements and sponsorship deals.

Top 5 facts about Tony Mowbray
Top 5 facts about Tony Mowbray. Photo: Alex Livesey. (Modified by author)
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How much is Tony Mowbray's salary?

As per CAknowledge, Mowbray earns an average annual salary of approximately $0.5 million as Birmingham City's head coach.

Tony Mowbray's biography

English football manager Tony Mowbray (age 60 as of April 2024) was born on 22 November 1963 in Saltburn, England. Since he has kept a low profile, little is known about his family except for his brother Darren, the current head of recruitment at Southampton.

Tony Mowbray's career

The renowned manager and former soccer player has enjoyed a successful sporting career since debuting in 1982. Here is a timeline of his career as a player and manager.

Playing career

According to his Transfermarkt stats, Tony started his playing career at a young age and debuted with Middlesbrough, where he became the club's captain after just four years. He was later ranked 7th among the club's legends compiled by the local newspaper, the Evening Gazette, after making 348 appearances.

The retired legend joined Celtic in 1995 for a transfer fee of approximately $1.25 million. During his time at the Scottish club, his wife died of cancer. He later moved to Ipswich, where he made 128 appearances and scored five goals. He retired as a player in 2000.

Coaching career

The legendary footballer started his coaching journey at Ipswich as a first-team coach. Tony became the club's managerial caretaker when George Burley was sacked. In May 2004, he replaced Bobby Williamson as Hibernian's new manager.

Due to his performance at the Scottish club, Tony won the Scottish Football Writers' Association Manager of the Year award and finished the season in the top four in the SPL. He later became the manager of West Bromwich Albion on 13 October 2006.

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Tony Mowbray reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match on 27 January 2024. Photo: Michael Regan.
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At the Baggies, he helped them qualify for the English Premier League. However, during the 2008 season, they were relegated from the top flight due to poor performance.

On 16 June 2009, Mowbray was announced as the new Celtic head coach. After about a year with them, he joined Middlesbrough, replacing Gordon Strachan. He joined Coventry City on 3 March 2015 and Blackburn Rovers on 22 February 2017.

As per 365 Scores, the famed manager joined Sunderland on 30 August 2022, replacing Alex Neil. On 8 January 2024, he became Birmingham City's manager, replacing Wayne Rooney on a two-and-a-half-year contract. However, he was temporarily withdrawn from the role due to medical treatments. Here is a breakdown of the teams Tony Mowbray has coached.

  • Ipswich Town, caretaker - (2002)
  • Hibernian (2004–2006)
  • West Bromwich Albion (2006-2009)
  • Celtic (2009-2010)
  • Middlesbrough (2010-2013)
  • Coventry City (2015-2016)
  • Blackburn Rovers (2017-2022)
  • Sunderland (2022-2023)
  • Birmingham City (2024-present)

What happened to Tony Mowbray's health?

Birmingham City's head coach is currently on medical leave. As per his interview with the Telegraph, he 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.
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Tony Mowbray applauds the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match on 31 March 2023. Photo: Naomi Baker.
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Tony Mowbray's wife and kids

The famous English coach has been married twice. According to the Daily Mail, Mowbray married his wife, Amber, in 2001. The couple has three sons: Max, Oliver, and Lucas.

Tony Mowbray's first wife

Tony was previously married to Bernadette Doyle from 1994-1995. Bernadette is a native of Renfrewshire who died at 25 of cancer when Tony was a Celtic player.

Frequently asked questions

The English head coach has gained much experience managing clubs in European countries such as Scotland and England. Here are the frequently asked questions about the renowned legend.

Where does Tony Mowbray live?

According to The Northern Echo, the famed manager lives in Teesside. In an interview, he said,

I have been here a year or so now and we have played them twice. It is a big game for me, I live on Teesside of course and everybody I bump into wants to talk football. I obviously played in lots of them. I think if you ask Sunderland supporters, there is only one big derby for them in my mind.

Is Tony Mowbray on Instagram?

Although the famous English coach is not active across various social media platforms, as of April 2024, he is on Instagram and has over 1.7k followers.

When did Tony Mowbray manage Celtic?

The former soccer star received an offer to coach Celtic on 8 June 2009. The club paid West Bromwich Albion a compensation fee of approximately $2.5 million to become their new manager on 16 June 2009.

What is Tony Mowbray's height and weight?

Birmingham City's manager is 6 feet 1 inches (185 centimetres) tall and weighs 183 pounds (83 kilograms). He has dark brown eyes and grey hair.

Final word

Tony Mowbray's net worth and soccer achievements define his resilience and dedication to his career. He has made history both as a player and a manager and made a name for himself in the annals of English football.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.