Wayne Rooney responds to NFL icon Tom Brady’s ‘work ethic’ critique
The unexpected clash between Wayne Rooney and Tom Brady has taken a new, public direction. This altercation dates back to a statement made by Brady, a minority owner of Birmingham City, regarding Rooney, the club’s previous head coach, in the Amazon Prime documentary Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues. “I’m a little worried about our head coach’s work ethic,” Brady expressed after visiting the club’s training facility in November 2023. “I mean, I don’t know, I don’t have great instincts on that.” Rooney, who was dismissed by Birmingham in January 2024 after merely 83 days in his role, has responded to Brady during his new podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show, which is broadcast twice a week on BBC Sounds, YouTube, and BBC iPlayer. Tom Brady on Wayne Rooney at Birmingham: “I’m a little bit worried about our head coach’s work ethic.” @primevideosport pic.twitter.com/OgY3aGk3Ru— Football Tweet (@Football__Tweet) August 1, 2025. Reflecting on Brady’s comments, Rooney remarked that he was “really disappointed with the remark.” “I think Tom came in once, which was the day before a game when the schedule is a bit lighter anyway, and I don’t believe he truly understood football that well,” the former England captain noted. He continued: “Football is not the NFL – the NFL operates for three months annually. Players require rest too, so I think his portrayal is quite unfair.” Your move, Tom. READ THE LATEST FASHION, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE CONTENT FROM 90MIN
Published: 2025-08-15 08:45:00
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