It can be both though. I think he's been crap but I'm sure he'll be better after his first season, like most of our players since Pep joined. Until he starts producing it's fair to say he hasn't justified his price tag yet.
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10 | Jack Grealish - 2021/22 Performances
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It can be both though. I think he's been crap but I'm sure he'll be better after his first season, like most of our players since Pep joined. Until he starts producing it's fair to say he hasn't justified his price tag yet.
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He didn't set the price tag, so that is moot imoIt can be both though. I think he's been crap but I'm sure he'll be better after his first season, like most of our players since Pep joined. Until he starts producing it's fair to say he hasn't justified his price tag yet.
He didn't set the price tag, so that is moot imo
Wages then. Or a place in the team altogether. We have to be fair here, when it was Sterling putting in those kinds of performances we were calling for him to be sold.
I think he is a special player in his own right but for us to spend 100m for him is poor judgment. I don’t think he is ever going to be a difference maker for us in the final third because that is not his specialty.I am not judging him on his time with us, we have seen far better and more talented players take time to adjust to this team.
I am judging him at Villa, a team built around him, he was the man but to me haplessly overrated. A show pony, fancy flicks, step overs and occasional great moment, but lot's of time ineffective, selfish and a player who thought he was far better than he was. His goal threat was almost non existent and for a player who spends all his time in the opposition half is that acceptable?
We have also seen off the field issues since his time with us and at Villa, for a top player is that any longer acceptable? The top players have 100% dedication on and off the pitch.
Pep's and Tixki's judgment on players has been very good and I hope it's excellent on Grealish but for me 100m on this player is madness.
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Weird you’re saying that to me, because I agree and have given the exact same analysis of his performances as you have!Grealish isn't scoring or getting assists or making any of the passes before the assist. He's doing nothing. He's getting the ball, turning onto his right foot and passing it back. Occasionally he'll miss a chance or put a cross right on the head of an opposition defender. Why it's unfair to criticise him for playing objectively badly is beyond me.
My point was the statistics of assists and “key passes” won’t tell you as much as actually watching him play.
mosssideblue
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In your instance, you are not being fair. One has been here years the other monthsWages then. Or a place in the team altogether. We have to be fair here, when it was Sterling putting in those kinds of performances we were calling for him to be sold.
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I think the problem lies between his ears. He's too shy, too transparent, not risky enough towards the box. He won't win much positive moments for his confidence account playing that way.
I also wished he had more grit and workrate instead of being fookin beautiful. He should cut his nice hair and start being a goal scoring bastard as I think he has all in his locker he needs
to have huge success for us.
I also wished he had more grit and workrate instead of being fookin beautiful. He should cut his nice hair and start being a goal scoring bastard as I think he has all in his locker he needs
to have huge success for us.
Guys, the most important thing about Jack - is that he was chosen by Guardiola and Pep wanted him for a long time..
So forget about this 100 million and his first months and everything - what makes you angry and just have faith in Pep, who has never betrayed us.
Jack has phenomenal skills - just look at his ball retention ability even if he is pressed by 2-3 opponents, how confident he is with the ball, how he dribbles and passes the ball.
The product is there, so money was well spent..
Now Pep needs to find the best role for him and you will forget everything - you are worried about right now.
Just remember how awful Cancelo was in his first season. Has Jack been playing that bad ? Nope
Even I was thinking why the fuck - club exchanged him for Danilo and in addition to that played a lot of money, but now Joao is one of our Key players and performers..
That's why you shouldn't worry about Jack and give him his first season under Pep at least. But again, he isn't as bad as Cancelo and he hasn't lost us some points due to his mistakes. First season was difficult for Mahrez (who then was our record signing..), for Bernardo, for Rodri, for Laporte and many players, even Sane started to shine after January-February period..
So this negative comments and "send this shitty player back" attitude isn't right and especially isn't deserved by Pep - who deserves our support and belief.
Even Mendy didn't receive such comments after his 4 seasons at the club and there were people still believing that he could start performing (:D). And if someone can be so patient with Mendy, there is no question everyone should be patient with Jack..
So forget about this 100 million and his first months and everything - what makes you angry and just have faith in Pep, who has never betrayed us.
Jack has phenomenal skills - just look at his ball retention ability even if he is pressed by 2-3 opponents, how confident he is with the ball, how he dribbles and passes the ball.
The product is there, so money was well spent..
Now Pep needs to find the best role for him and you will forget everything - you are worried about right now.
Just remember how awful Cancelo was in his first season. Has Jack been playing that bad ? Nope
Even I was thinking why the fuck - club exchanged him for Danilo and in addition to that played a lot of money, but now Joao is one of our Key players and performers..
That's why you shouldn't worry about Jack and give him his first season under Pep at least. But again, he isn't as bad as Cancelo and he hasn't lost us some points due to his mistakes. First season was difficult for Mahrez (who then was our record signing..), for Bernardo, for Rodri, for Laporte and many players, even Sane started to shine after January-February period..
So this negative comments and "send this shitty player back" attitude isn't right and especially isn't deserved by Pep - who deserves our support and belief.
Even Mendy didn't receive such comments after his 4 seasons at the club and there were people still believing that he could start performing (:D). And if someone can be so patient with Mendy, there is no question everyone should be patient with Jack..
BlueMonkey79
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Yes, it's not Jack's fault City splashed 100 million on him. So is it the clubs fault that they are not getting 100 million pounds worth of return (at the minute). If we buy Haaland for example next summer for a similar price tag and he's got only half a dozen goals by Christmas would that be the clubs fault as well?
A lot of people (not just us City fans) are saying that Jack is not living up to the 100 million pound price tag, and at the minute we can't argue the toss, apart from he's only been here a few months.
When a club spends 100 million quid on a footballer, all we are saying is we expect a lot more than what he is showing at the moment.
A lot of people (not just us City fans) are saying that Jack is not living up to the 100 million pound price tag, and at the minute we can't argue the toss, apart from he's only been here a few months.
When a club spends 100 million quid on a footballer, all we are saying is we expect a lot more than what he is showing at the moment.
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First season under Pep syndrome still in effect. That said, I don’t think he’s playing as badly as others who’ve gone through the same “rough start”.
I see his performances as on a par with Bernardo last year (I know it was Bernie’s first season - but general play wise I see similarities). He’s linking up well enough, and interplay is tidy; it’s just that he isn’t standing out with jaw dropping production. His play seems quiet and when he is involved during key phases of play, the final ball isn’t always where the rest of the team seem to be expecting. Add to that his finishing isn’t sharp.
It makes sense for those areas to be the parts of a flair player’s game to drop off, somewhat, in a brand new system, and one that’s so complex. Next year I expect to see a Jack who’s more comfortable and can focus on the final ball and finishing, with the system side of his play almost second nature. I can’t wait.
I see his performances as on a par with Bernardo last year (I know it was Bernie’s first season - but general play wise I see similarities). He’s linking up well enough, and interplay is tidy; it’s just that he isn’t standing out with jaw dropping production. His play seems quiet and when he is involved during key phases of play, the final ball isn’t always where the rest of the team seem to be expecting. Add to that his finishing isn’t sharp.
It makes sense for those areas to be the parts of a flair player’s game to drop off, somewhat, in a brand new system, and one that’s so complex. Next year I expect to see a Jack who’s more comfortable and can focus on the final ball and finishing, with the system side of his play almost second nature. I can’t wait.
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