Tom Brady’s move from NFL legend to football club co-owner was not easy. After a tough start at Birmingham City, the seven-time Super Bowl winner now seems to click with Chris Davies, a man Brady views as his “right hand on the field” in the sport known in the U.S, as soccer.
After a rough time with former manager and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Brady is now openly supporting Davies as the man who brought order, duty, and wins back to the team.
“He’s really turned things around. The culture has shifted,” Brady noted in a recent part of the Built in Birmingham docuseries, which follows his investment journey.
From big criticism to strong confidence
Brady was direct when talking about Rooney’s time in charge. In the documentary, he pointed out what he saw as a lack of drive and control under the former Manchester United and England leader.
We had guys who didn’t want to work. And we had a coach who didn’t drive them to
This came after Birmingham City’s relegation to a lower league under Rooney, meaning a big hit for the team and a loud wake-up call for the club owners.
However and luckily, the mood shifted when Chris Davies took charge. Brady, getting more involved with the team’s day-to-day, built a strong bond with Davies, often talking over Zoom and sharing game plans. Davies’ first full season ended the best way possible with a team record of 111 points and an important promotion to the Championship.
A shared vision toward greatness
Davies’ style of leading, goes along with Brady’s winner mindset: planned, and focused on team spirit. The former Liverpool and Tottenham assistant coach stresses preparation and strong minds, two things Brady has stood for in his NFL days.
Chris brings a professional standard every day. He holds the staff and players accountable
The wins under Davies control seem to back Brady’s idea that you can apply top sports spirit across different sports. His support goes beyond just words, Brady has fought off outside pushes to make big changes and instead he chose to focus on long-term growth.
A broader mission
Brady is also pushing for big shifts in U.S. sports, like bringing the promotion-relegation system to the NFL.
There should be consequences for poor performance. Look at what’s happening here in Birmingham-it matters every week. That’s how sports should be
Davies’ success with Birmingham is a clear example of what Brady wants to build: a culture focused on results where fame comes second to hard work and team wins.
With Chris Davies leading, Tom Brady might have found the soccer boss he was looking for, one who brings his winning mindset to a new sports field. Whether this will push Birmingham City to new heights is still unknown, but for now, Brady’s trust in Davies is solid.
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