Tom Brady visited the Birmingham City training ground and attended Wayne Rooney’s pre-match meeting prior to the Rotherham draw.

August saw the seven-time Super Bowl champion purchase a minority share in the team following Knighthead’s takeover. He arrived in the Second City for the second time this past week, having witnessed the team’s 1-0 victory over Leeds United on August 12.

For the first time since taking over as Blues manager, Brady, 46, met with Rooney face-to-face on Friday at the Elite Performance and Innovation Centre in Henley-in-Arden. Rooney greeted Brady warmly and urged him to strike up a conversation with the teammates.

Rooney remarked, “It was great to have Tom over. He was around all the players and speaking to them.” It was wonderful that he attended my meeting and spoke to them one-on-one. From our perspective, the more time he spends here, the better. Having him and Tom Wagner over was a terrific experience.

Buchanan improves center-back options for the Blues

It may not be possible for Rooney to stay out of the center of defense for very long.Rooney gave Emanuel Aiwu a break to start the Rotherham game following his poor performance against Blackburn.

Oliver Rathbone had a golden opportunity to score, but the Austrian faltered once more and needed defensive partner Dion Sanderson to save him.

Given that Kevin Long is hurt and out of favor, Marc Roberts is Aiwu’s obvious replacement. Roberts has made three appearances off the bench for Rooney despite never having started a Championship game.

Rooney also has the option of Lee Buchanan. After Rooney hooked Aiwu, Buchanan filled in at center back for 30 minutes against Blackburn, and the Blues were the better team as a result.

“I’m more than happy to play center-back if that’s what he wants me to do,” Buchanan said. I’m more than happy to play there because I also find it enjoyable.

Rooney: The Blues must thrill the crowd.

In recent weeks, the atmosphere within St Andrew’s has gained attention. Although Rooney acknowledges that the on-field product is the most crucial component, the Blues leadership is searching for methods to make it better.

“We need to give the supporters something to cheer about at home,” he remarked. “Towards the end of the Rotherham game, we had a few shots, and the fans got up and started singing, which created a great atmosphere.”

The opposition starts to feel a little more intimidated at that point. However, we cannot expect supporters to simply show up and support the team when we are not providing them with anything.

“That industry is entertainment.” It makes for an extremely challenging environment to play in since we have to amuse the supporters in order to get their support again.

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