Birmingham City Women sold as Karen Carney and Kim Clijsters join ownership

Birmingham City has transferred its women's team to its ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited, and announced that former England player Karen Carney and ex-world No 1 Kim Clijsters have joined as minority investors. The club made the announcement on Tuesday.

Birmingham City has sold its women's team to its ownership group, Shelby Companies Limited. The club announced the move on Tuesday. Former England player and Strictly Come Dancing champion Karen Carney has joined as a minority investor. Former tennis world No 1 Kim Clijsters has also joined as a minority investor. Key details: - The women's team was sold to Shelby Companies Limited, described as the club's ownership group. - Karen Carney is reported as joining the ownership as a minority investor and is noted for her England career and Strictly Come Dancing appearance. - Kim Clijsters is reported as joining as a minority investor and is noted as a former world No 1 in tennis. - The club announced the transaction on Tuesday. Summary: The transfer places Birmingham City’s women’s team under Shelby Companies Limited and adds Karen Carney and Kim Clijsters as minority investors. Undetermined at this time.