10 | Jack Grealish - 2022/23 Performances

[Metal Biker]

I do find the Grealish/Sterling comparisons exhausting.

Whilst fans got on Sterlings back it wasn't through lack of trying. Sterling had become so lazy, so disinterested, unwilling to put in any effort. You can see Jack wants to excel, is putting the effort in, he's just not having much luck at the moment.

So i'm reluctant to put any more grief on his shoulders because he does at least look like he's trying his best, unlike Sterling who we all knew had the talent but didn't appear to care anymore. That's what made him so frustrating.

 

[Betterdeedthan red]

I think he's a brilliant player.
People get on his back to much.
That said 1st half was terrible yesterday.
2nd much better..needs to score more goals though

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Had a look at our record when Grealish starts compared to when he doesn't.

(Premier League only)
When Grealish starts:
P - 29
W - 22 (76%)
D - 5 (18%)
L - 2 (7%)
(1% margin of error)
(Averaged out to a full season: P38, W29, D6, L3, 93 points)

When Grealish doesn't start:
P - 19
W - 14 (73%)
D - 3 (16%)
L - 2 (11%)
(Win % - 70%)
(Averaged out to a full season: P38, W27, D6, L5, 87 points)

The only thing with that is that it doesn’t show who those games are against. In the biggest games, Pep often leaves Grealish out.

End of last season, for example, Grealish didn’t start any of the big games in the run-in, nor did he start home or away against Madrid. So it would stand to reason that we’d win more games when he’s in the team because he plays more against the weaker sides.

 

[Lavinda Past]

Not sure how you can think that first point. Foden only played for 20 minutes and barely touched the ball. Think he gave it it away once.

20 minutes and made no contribution to the game. Never tried to get involved. I know he's probably just following instructions, but he's wasted if he's only going to be used as a wide man.

 

[Gorton_Tubster]

Stats this, comparisons that.... He had a good game last night, got into shooting positions, was driven and made things happen.

Pep was really pleased with him. Right now he's doing the right thing no matter what the tracksuit moaners say. Or the city hating pundits who like to spotlight him.

And these are his headlines he gets compared to lfc players.. the media are triggering city fans into hating him and some always fall for it

 

[vincent]

I think he is class. Of course he needs to improve his goals/assists output, but I think we are a better team when he plays. I am happy when I see his name in the starting 11.

 

[Maly]

Wants him to fail? No blue i know wants him to fail, why would they? But he is failing, failing to deliver and live up to the hype, and that's a fact.

That’s your opinion mate, it’s not a fact.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

That’s your opinion mate, it’s not a fact.

Fair enough pal. If we all had the same opinion this place wouldn't be worth reading. Do you think Grealish is doing enough?

 

[jimharri]

City fans always seem to want a scapegoat; it's one of our less desirable traits. I remember when Joe Corrigan first got into the City team in the early seventies. He didn't have a great time in the beginning, and the fans let him know that. That's when we brought in Keith MacRae. But he was also unimpressive, Joe got a second chance and never looked back. Fast forward to the 90s and Richard Edghill, who was treated shamefully by a section of our"fans". Now, in recent years (at least online), Sterling, Mahrez and now Grealish have copped the flak. It's a pity, but there you go.

 

[dave_blue12]

You could offer what Grealish gives us rather than petulant insults ?

You could always stop talking shit