Brady, Rawitz Criticize Rooney as Birmingham Rebounds

NFL legend and Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady criticized former manager Wayne Rooney's work ethic and attitude in the Amazon Prime docuseries 'Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues.' Business manager Ben Rawitz agreed that Rooney appeared 'lackadaisical' after observing training sessions. Brady also described the club's players and culture as 'lazy and entitled' after Birmingham's rapid decline from playoff contention to relegation. Rooney was dismissed after only 83 days as manager, with Brady later admitting that sweeping changes by the new ownership, including Rooney's appointment, contributed to the club's downfall. The documentary highlights tense exchanges between Brady and Rooney as well as the broader impact of management decisions. Under new manager Chris Davies, Birmingham City achieved immediate promotion back to the Championship, marking a fresh start.