10 | Jack Grealish - 2022/23 Performances

[youngbob]

But that’s exactly why gloating on here is worthless. If you’re saying that you’ve had to defend him for 18 months against fans saying he isn’t doing enough in the big games, does 6 weeks of him impacting these games make you “correct”? Were they therefore not correct for 18 months?

I don’t believe any City fan wants Jack, or any other player to fail. They only want the best for each player and overall the club.

This forum should be a safe space for City fans to air their opinions with other City fans. We put up with enough shit from the media and fans of other clubs without turning on each other. Let’s do our gloating towards them cunts instead.

Grealish has been great ever since he first came in. Not my problem if other people couldn't see what he brought to the team. Only difference between this Grealish and the Grealish of last season is that he's being a bit more aggressive and making his own luck. Everything else is just as controlled and intelligent as it's always been with him. Pep has always trusted him and there's got to be a reason for that. He was very, very valuable last season and he's been even more valuable so far this campaign. He's started banging the goals in and getting the crucial assists now, which was the last piece of the puzzle that everyone should have seen coming, but they didn't. Instead they decided to write him off and slag Grealish off any chance they got. The way people talked about him was embarrassing. Now they've got nothing to say at all because there's literally nothing for them to moan about anymore.

 

[Summerbuzz]

He's just... You can't get the ball off him. You just can't. And he's always lurking when it's your turn, you're up. Ech. He's not even pressing, really. Just waiting and edging you into it. A very cynical and patient predator.

He's a hyena. A dirty fucking hyena. You're there looking at these lions. KDB, Haaland. Fending them off. Fighting a noble battle against these fierce, strong opponents. Jack's the one lurking in the shadows, nudging and edging you towards them. Waiting to pounce when you're distracted or tired. A big cat might take your jugular in one bite. But whilst you're worried about that, a Jack Grealish will bite your balls off and call it lunch.

 

[threespires]

Top Interview from a top man himself.

Feels like it's your mates and less like professional football player in interview lol.

Completely authentic. The antidote to the sea of bullshit that football mostly floats upon these days.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I don't think they wanted him to fail. I think they were gloating when he supposedly had a bad game. Quiet now though, unsurprisingly.

I might be wrong (I’ve not read every post) but I don’t believe this is the case. I think his contribution in the final 3rd has been questioned and I think that’s fair, when you look at his G/A record since he came to the club. He’s playing wide forward in one of the best attacking sides in world football, G/A should be a given really and Jack has said it himself in interviews that he needs to score and assist more. He’s doing that now and therefore I don’t think it’s a case of people being quiet or hiding, it’s a case of Grealish delivering exactly what they’ve been asking for.

 

[allyboy]

Becoming my fave player, such a nice lad, always upbeat and positive. So hard to dis-possess and when he gets a bit more selfish and ruthless in front of goal he will tear teams apart. Go on Jack lad.

 

[DATOIA]

Phil Foden is like a generational talent, BallonDor type player..

Jack is just Jack and we all love him.. <3

I mean, look at Foden's stats even now, he is having his worst season and still has 3 times more contribution, than Jack :D If we analyse this by game time and given minutes, than the difference becomes more obvious..

The main mistake was, that when you have Phil Foden of 20 / 21 and he does amazing season as a LW - signing 100M player on the same position doesn't make any sense. For this purpose Phil had to play False9, RW and other positions and he lost his stable position, but had a great season anyway last year as well..

Every player has his ups and downs. Even Kev, even Haaland, even Bernardo, but rarely Pep leaves them out of starting 11. Phil deserved same attitude and most importantly his regular position, where he belongs and knows he plays..

I am very happy for Jack and like it was mentioned - one of the most improved players of this season.. (Cause there is AKE as well for example and Rodri made a huge step forward..). But I don't like the fact that one of our best and influential players like Foden, has his worst season so far...

I understand Pep needs and wants to justify that 100m and he is doing perfect job for that, but question is why we needed Jack, when we had Phil Foden on that exact same position.. Cause if we compare, more logical was to sign someone like that on Ryad's position.. Phil was phenomenal and KEY player in our success, our offensive play regressed a lot since Sane left and Phil was the player who turned around that situation.

 

[jamielowndes]

I cant think of a City player I've ever seen whose game is so visibly affected by his level of confidence.

You know for a fact he is FEELING it right now.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

He's such a good lad. Playing well and running his balls off.

 

[Wretched Vengeance]

He's a down to earth bloke. Speaks from the heart.

 

[Don Karleone]

I might be wrong (I’ve not read every post) but I don’t believe this is the case. I think his contribution in the final 3rd has been questioned and I think that’s fair, when you look at his G/A record since he came to the club. He’s playing wide forward in one of the best attacking sides in world football, G/A should be a given really and Jack has said it himself in interviews that he needs to score and assist more. He’s doing that now and therefore I don’t think it’s a case of people being quiet or hiding, it’s a case of Grealish delivering exactly what they’ve been asking for.

Wouldn't be too much to come on here and acknowledge that he's living up to their standards then, would it? To be fair, one of the people I'm thinking of has already sacked the forum off.

What I'm saying is he was never as bad as some people made out.

 

[LongsightM13]

One of our best players after the WC.

Foden should compete with Mahrez for the other place in the attack. We play many ganes anyway, they'll be enough minutes for any of the players.

Jack and Ake have been our best players since they returned
The haters are quiet

 

[LongsightM13]

I might be wrong (I’ve not read every post) but I don’t believe this is the case. I think his contribution in the final 3rd has been questioned and I think that’s fair, when you look at his G/A record since he came to the club. He’s playing wide forward in one of the best attacking sides in world football, G/A should be a given really and Jack has said it himself in interviews that he needs to score and assist more. He’s doing that now and therefore I don’t think it’s a case of people being quiet or hiding, it’s a case of Grealish delivering exactly what they’ve been asking for.

You mustn’t have been reading very closely. Some of the stuff posted about him has been pathetic. Even in threads that have fuck all to do with him
His ball retention, particularly under pressure, has been top class since he arrived and is so important. Especially during some of our poorer performances, when others who seem determined to needlessly give it away with alarming regularity get a free pass

 

[Keeper!]

Now the self belief is there , he knows he belongs in this team.

 

[applejuice]

I cant think of a City player I've ever seen whose game is so visibly affected by his level of confidence.

You know for a fact he is FEELING it right now.

Tough and outgoing as he looks from outside, Grealish always needs the manager to act more like a father figure and support him emotionally. Tim Sherwood and Dean Smith all said so. Grealish himself admitted it in an interview before WC. He needs some arms around his shoulders. He needs someone like Dean Smith or John Terry around. It might give Pep some hint.

Pep used to be like a father-brother style coach in his early career. But at City he keeps a healthy distance to most of the players and let his assistant coaches to stay closer to the players. Perhaps this season he adjusts a bit or the new assistant has a different style.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Really pleased for the kid.Despite being required to change his game from the instinctive,free role,he had been playing for years at Villa......he has become integral to the way we operate and is without doubt one of our better players at the minute.

 

[Lauz9888]

I cant think of a City player I've ever seen whose game is so visibly affected by his level of confidence.

You know for a fact he is FEELING it right now.

He's a player who desperately needs to be loved, I think.

It's not immediately obvious because he so clearly thrives on the hostility of his opponents.

But I think he really needs that solid base of the manager looking after him, his teammates depending on him and the fans singing his name.

I remember a year or two ago Pep saying he has to figure out what players need from him (this was about Cancelo so perhaps hasn't aged so well) - whatever he's doing to empower Jack certainly seems to be working.

 

[oldius]

A lovely player and a lovely bloke. We just need to support our players, that is it. Have a look at his passion for KDB's goal, as well as his own goal, and it is clear that he is one of us.

 

[oldius]

I might be wrong (I’ve not read every post) but I don’t believe this is the case. I think his contribution in the final 3rd has been questioned and I think that’s fair, when you look at his G/A record since he came to the club. He’s playing wide forward in one of the best attacking sides in world football, G/A should be a given really and Jack has said it himself in interviews that he needs to score and assist more. He’s doing that now and therefore I don’t think it’s a case of people being quiet or hiding, it’s a case of Grealish delivering exactly what they’ve been asking for.

Truly, it is the case, just as it has been for other players too. If it was just about what you say, then few would have a problem with it. However, the posts, by some, have been inflammatory, unwarranted, and personal. It isn't difficult: support the players until they leave, or if they have harmed the club with their words or actions.

Here is just one post of many:
His undersized shorts, pulled down socks and ponsey haircut says everything about him. An absolute pre-madonna who is proving to make the money spent on Jo and RSC look like sale of the century. Against Watford his appalling finishing made Grealish their best defender. He even managed to block a goal bound shot. Today, he was useless yet again and his inability to miss an empty goal from 6 yards (He's a £100m player remember!) is beyond the joke. What the likes of Palmer must be thinking watching Grealish is anyone's guess!

 

[Bluesince1979]

Truly, it is the case, just as it has been for other players too. If it was just about what you say, then few would have a problem with it. However, the posts, by some, have been inflammatory, unwarranted, and personal. It isn't difficult: support the players until they leave, or if they have harmed the club with their words or actions.

Here is just one post of many:
His undersized shorts, pulled down socks and ponsey haircut says everything about him. An absolute pre-madonna who is proving to make the money spent on Jo and RSC look like sale of the century. Against Watford his appalling finishing made Grealish their best defender. He even managed to block a goal bound shot. Today, he was useless yet again and his inability to miss an empty goal from 6 yards (He's a £100m player remember!) is beyond the joke. What the likes of Palmer must be thinking watching Grealish is anyone's guess!

i said earlier on this season that JG at £100m is better value for money than phillips at £45m, gomes at £25m and akanji at £15m.

I love the guy. Football fans are fickle. The same fans who were screaming for him to come off the bench for England during euro 20 (or 21) whilst he was at villa then thought him shit once he signed for city

If the quote in bold above is off here and a blue, said blue should come on and admit he got it wrong.

 

[oldius]

i said earlier on this season that JG at £100m is better value for money than phillips at £45m, gomes at £25m and akanji at £15m.

I love the guy. Football fans are fickle. The same fans who were screaming for him to come off the bench for England during euro 20 (or 21) whilst he was at villa then thought him shit once he signed for city

If the quote in bold above is off here and a blue, said blue should come on and admit he got it wrong.

The quote is from here, from a blue, but it is only as bad as many others: He needs to also sort his personal shit out. Running about like a celebrity spice boy is alright when you do the business on the pitch. He's a bit like a pound shop Beckham at the moment.

We do not yet know the value of Phillips, nor Gomez, as both have hardly played. Give all players time and then we can judge.