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- Wayne Rooney says he was 'very disappointed' after Tom Brady questioned work ethic: 'It was very unfair'</p>
<p>Chris CwikAugust 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM</p>
<p>Former Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney isn't pleased with Tom Brady after the former New England Patriots great questioned Rooney's work ethic in a documentary. Rooney said he was "very disappointed" by Brady's comments, which Rooney called "very unfair," according to The Athletic.</p>
<p>The controversy started after Brady expressed concerns about Rooney during the "Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues" docuseries on Amazon Prime. The program, which aired Aug. 1, followed the Birmingham City Football Club after Brady joined the club as a minority owner in 2023.</p>
<p>During an episode of the series, Brady called out Rooney's work ethic, saying, "I'm a little worried about our head coach's work ethic." He later added, "I mean, I don't know, I don't have great instincts on that."</p>
<p>Rooney pushed back on that criticism on his podcast, saying Brady's comments were "unfair," per The Athletic.</p>
<p>"I saw that last week from Tom Brady. I think it was a very unfair comment.</p>
<p>"I think Tom came in once, which was the day before a game where the days are a little bit lighter anyway, and I don't think he really understood football that well. But what he does understand is, he's a hard worker, we know that.</p>
<p>"Football is not the NFL. NFL works for three months a year. Players do need rest as well, so I think it was very unfair, the way he's come out and portrayed that."</p>
<p>Brady won out in the end. Rooney was fired after just 15 matches. Birmingham City turned in one of its worst seasons, and was relegated to League One.</p>
<p>While Rooney was upset about the comments, he was careful not to rip Brady. In addition to calling Brady a "hard worker," Rooney said he has "respect" for Brady. Rooney also called Brady "one of the greatest, if not the greatest athlete of all time."</p>
<p>Rooney also delivered an all-time, out-of-context quote about Brady, saying, "I don't think he really understood football that well." Rooney was obviously using the term "football" to mean soccer, but it's still a funny thing to read about Brady.</p>
<p>Birmingham City bounced back quickly after showing Rooney the door. The team broke the record for most points scored in League One the following season and earned a promotion.</p>
<p>Rooney was hired by Plymouth Argyle in May of 2024. His tenure with the club lasted just a few months. With the team in last place, Rooney and Plymouth Argyle agreed to mutually split in December.</p>
<p>Rooney, considered one of the greatest soccer players of his era, has not been hired by another club since leaving Plymouth Argyle.</p>
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