Brady visited the training ground in November 2023 and shared his observations with confidants. He questioned Rooney's commitment to his job, stating, "I'm a little worried about our head coach's work ethic. I mean, I don't know, I don't have great instincts on that."

Brady also criticized the players who were part of the team during the relegation season. He described them as "lazy" and "entitled," stating that these traits make it difficult for them to succeed. He believes that the team needs to change its culture and get rid of players who are associated with losing.

"Well, we've already changed the coach, so it's really the players because the coach doesn't go out there and put the ball in the goal," Brady said. "They were lazy, they were entitled, and when you're lazy and entitled, you don't have much of a chance to succeed. We've got to change all the people that are associated with losing, so I think this summer there's going to be a lot of people gone."