US EditionTom Brady Calls Out Wayne Rooney's Coaching Job for Birmingham City, Says Players Were 'Entitled' and 'Lazy'
WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND, JUL 31 – Tom Brady criticized Wayne Rooney's management and player attitude, linking their poor performance to Birmingham City's relegation before the team's record-breaking promotion under new leadership.
- Tom Brady, minority owner of Birmingham City and NFL great, openly criticized Wayne Rooney's commitment and effort following Rooney's dismissal as the club's manager in January 2024.
- Brady's criticism followed Rooney's brief eight-month tenure starting in October 2023, during which Birmingham fell from sixth to 20th and faced relegation.
- The new Amazon Prime docuseries 'Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues' reveals Brady's concerns about the squad's laziness and entitlement and the impact of sweeping changes.
- Brady criticized the team's 2023-24 squad for lacking effort and feeling overly entitled, suggesting that such attitudes hinder success. He also noted that with the coaching change already made, responsibility now falls primarily on the players.
- Following relegation, Birmingham dominated League One in 2024-25, setting a record with 111 points and gaining promotion under new manager Chris Davies, with hopes for Premier League contention.
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