Retired New England Patriots Hall of Famer Tom Brady speaks during a statue unveiling before a game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium Aug. 8, 2025. (Paul Rutherford/Imagn Images)
In a clip circulating on social media, Brady was overheard questioning Rooney’s "work ethic" after watching a day’s training and preparation. Rooney briefly served as the club’s manager in 2023 before getting fired just months later in early 2024.
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"I’m a little worried about our head coach’s work ethic," Brady said in the clip. "I mean, I don’t know. I don’t have great instincts on that."
Rooney responded to the remark in a recent episode of his show on the BBC,
D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney during the second half against the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena Aug. 20, 2023. (Vincent Carchietta/USA Today Sports)
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Despite taking offense to the remark, Rooney did give credit to Brady’s methods that won him seven Super Bowl titles.
"But what he does understand is he’s a hard worker. We know that. So, that’s why I’m really disappointed with the comment because football is not NFL. NFL works for three months of a year. Players do need rest as well. So, I think he was very unfair, the way he’s come out and portrayed that.
"Listen, I respect Tom Brady massively. He’s one of the greatest, if not the greatest athlete of all time, and Birmingham do look like they’re getting it right now, which is good."
