The seven-time Super Bowl winner was at St Andrew’s to take in the clash versus Leeds United and was treated to a dramatic last-minute winner as the Blues earned a precious victory
NFL legend Tom Brady had a memorable first trip to St Andrew’s, with his reaction to Birmingham City’s winner demonstrating the superstar’s glee.
The New England Patriots icon touched down in the Second City for his first taste of the famously unpredictable EFL Championship and was treated to a last-minute victory. The former quarterback sampled some English fan culture at a local pub before giving the Blues’ players a speech in the dressing room before kick-off.
Three-time NFL MVP Brady is well-placed to understand the demands of elite-level sport and it appeared that his words resonated with Brum’s players as they earned three points versus Leeds United. John Eustace’s team were heading for a 0-0 stalemate during their first home game of the season but an injury-time goal eventually separated the two teams.
After being introduced as a late substitute, the Blues’ Lukas Jutkiewicz stepped up to convert the spot kick after Daniel James was adjudged to have bundled Ethan Laird over. The veteran forward’s strike saw rapturous celebrations go up on the terraces, with Brady getting into the spirit of things in the director’s box.