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Rooney Rebuffs Brady’s ‘Unfair’ Work Ethic Remark

Rooney says Brady misjudged football’s demands when questioning his work ethic

Wayne Rooney and Tom Brady have shared a few sharp words following a release of an Amazon Prime docuseries on Birmingham City FC.
Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Southampton - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - May 18, 2025 Former player Wayne Rooney on the pitch during a commemorative ceremony after the last match for the men's team at Goodison Park Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File Photo

Overview

  • In Amazon Prime’s “Built in Birmingham: Brady & The Blues,” minority owner Tom Brady is heard saying “I’m a little worried about our head coach’s work ethic.”
  • On the inaugural episode of his BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, Rooney described that comment as “very unfair,” noting Brady’s visit coincided with a lighter training session.
  • Rooney argued that NFL’s three-month season does not align with football’s year-round schedule and that Brady lacked sufficient understanding of the sport’s demands.
  • Rooney managed Birmingham City from October 2023 until his January 2024 dismissal after collecting just 10 points in 15 matches, contributing to the club’s relegation.
  • Birmingham have since rebounded under manager Chris Davies, clinching the 2024–25 League One title with a record 111 points to return to the Championship.