‘He didn't understand football': Wayne Rooney hits back after Tom Brady questions his work ethic
When Tom Brady bought into Birmingham City, no one expected the
NFL
legend to become the star of a football (yes,
soccer
) feud. But here we are. In Amazon Prime's new docuseries
Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues
, the seven-time Super Bowl champ doesn't just sip the tea, he pours the whole pot on
Wayne Rooney
's short-lived managerial stint.
His main gripe? Rooney's work ethic. And Rooney? Let's just say he fired back with a perfectly curved shot, claiming Brady 'didn't really understand football.
' Now, fans are throwing jerseys and tweets in the air, picking sides like it's a derby day.
Tom Brady's blunt critique of Wayne Rooney's time at Birmingham City
Tom Brady became a minority owner of Birmingham City in August 2023, right before the club brought in Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney as manager in October. Hopes were high, but the honeymoon barely lasted, Rooney's 83-day run saw just two wins in 15 games, and the club was eventually relegated.
In the docuseries, Brady didn't hold back:
'I'm a little worried about our head coach's work ethic. I mean, I don't know, I don't have great instincts on that.'
Tom Brady blasts Wayne Rooney 😳
He also called the squad from Rooney's tenure 'lazy and entitled,' and admitted that replacing the coach wasn't enough to stop the slide. For Brady, leadership energy and day-to-day drive are non-negotiables, and he clearly felt something was missing.
Wayne Rooney claps back with a football reality check
Wayne Rooney wasn't about to let that go unanswered. Speaking to BBC in an interview, Rooney said:
'Tom came in once, which was the day before a game, which is a little bit lighter anyway, and I don't think he really understood football that well at the time. Maybe he does now,
Rooney called Brady's comments 'very unfair,' pointing out that Brady reportedly visited the training ground only once and on a light day.
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He also stressed the major difference between NFL's 17-game season and the year-round grind of football, hinting that Brady might not fully appreciate the demands of the sport on players and staff.
Fans are already picking their fighter
Social media is doing what social media does, turning this into a full-on sporting civil war. NFL fans are nodding along with Brady, praising his 'championship mindset.' UK football fans, on the other hand, are rallying behind Rooney, insisting the American legend doesn't get 'proper football.'
Memes, sarcastic tweets, and even mock match posters are making the rounds.
Whether you're wearing a Brady jersey or a Rooney scarf, one thing's clear, Birmingham City just landed in the global spotlight for all the wrong (or right, depending on how much you love drama) reasons. And with the docuseries still fresh, the debate isn't slowing down. Football, meet American football, now fight.
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