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Rooney Rebukes Brady’s ‘Unfair’ Work Ethic Critique

Rooney told his BBC podcast that Brady judged him on a light training day without grasping football’s seasonal demands.

Overview

  • In Built In Birmingham Brady is heard saying he was “a little worried” about Rooney’s work ethic after attending a November training session.
  • Rooney said Brady’s judgment was “very unfair” on his BBC podcast, noting the visit took place on a light day and misrepresented football’s continuous season demands.
  • The documentary also records Brady describing some players as “lazy and entitled,” prompting debate over minority owner involvement in team affairs.
  • Rooney conceded he respects Brady and commended the club’s heavy investment under Chris Davies that yielded a League One title with 111 points.
  • The spat spotlights cultural clashes between NFL and soccer practices and raises questions about how much influence investors should have on coaching.