Brentford, Brady, and Rooney Discuss Problems in Birmingham

• Tom Brady expressed doubts regarding the work ethic of Wayne Rooney.
• Birmingham City was relegated during Rooney's management.
• The team recorded a record sum on transfers to return to the Championship.

In the new documentary series Built in Birmingham, which premieres September 1 on Prime Video, the minority owner Tom Brady raises questions about the work ethic of former coach Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City. Brady, who joined the club in September 2023, expressed doubts regarding Rooney's work ethic during his brief stint as manager, which lasted only 83 days.

Rooney replaced John Eustace, when the club was in sixth place in the Championship, but soon the team found itself in 20th place and suffered relegation. Brady, commenting on the situation, stated that "the players were lethargic and lacked a sense of urgency." He believes that for success, it is necessary to change the team's composition.

After relegation in 2024, Birmingham lost 30 million pounds on transfers, which is a record for a club in the third tier. In the new season, the team achieved success, accumulating 111 points, which allowed them to return to the Championship.

The documentary film provides an insight into the challenges faced by the new ownership of the club, and the efforts of Brady and his team to implement changes.

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