Wayne Rooney and Tom Brady’s unexpected feud has taken a fresh, public turn.
The conflict originated from a remark by Brady, a part owner at Birmingham City, regarding Rooney, the club’s former head coach, within the Amazon Prime documentary Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues.
“I’m somewhat concerned about our head coach’s dedication,” Brady commented after visiting the team’s training facility in November 2023. “I mean, I’m not sure, I don’t have a strong hunch about that.”
Rooney, who was dismissed from Birmingham in January 2024 after a tenure of just 83 days, has responded to Brady through his latest podcast, The Wayne Rooney Show, broadcast twice weekly 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.” 😬
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 1, 2025
Reflecting on Brady’s remarks, Rooney said he was “really disappointed with the comment.”
“I believe Tom came by once, which was the day before a match where activities are naturally lighter, and I don’t think he comprehended football that well,” the former England star clarified.
He further stated: “Football isn’t NFL—NFL operates for three months annually. Players require rest too, so I think the way he’s publicly portrayed that is very unfair.”
Your move, Tom.
