10 | Jack Grealish - 2022/23 Performances

[Tb1981]

Last year I think Jack thought the team was better than him
This year he has realised the team needs him
He is now proving his worth

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Fair play to you mate. Hope everyone else who was wrong pops in to accept the fact he’s a really important part of our team

Most weren’t wrong though. Most posts are an evaluation of the most recent game or recent form, so those saying that he wasn’t good enough at the time he wasn’t good enough weren’t wrong unless they said he’d never be good enough.

I was massively critical of him every week for months. My main gripes were that he wasn’t anywhere near aggressive enough, he was too nice and too laidback and that meant he didn’t have enough of an effect on games and didn’t do enough defensively. I don’t think any of that was wrong at the time I said it.

 

[youngbob]

Most weren’t wrong though. Most posts are an evaluation of the most recent game or recent form, so those saying that he wasn’t good enough at the time he wasn’t good enough weren’t wrong unless they said he’d never be good enough.

I was massively critical of him every week for months. My main gripes were that he wasn’t anywhere near aggressive enough, he was too nice and too laidback and that meant he didn’t have enough of an effect on games and didn’t do enough defensively. I don’t think any of that was wrong at the time I said it.

Lots and lots of people said this.

 

[Maly]

Most weren’t wrong though. Most posts are an evaluation of the most recent game or recent form, so those saying that he wasn’t good enough at the time he wasn’t good enough weren’t wrong unless they said he’d never be good enough.

I was massively critical of him every week for months. My main gripes were that he wasn’t anywhere near aggressive enough, he was too nice and too laidback and that meant he didn’t have enough of an effect on games and didn’t do enough defensively. I don’t think any of that was wrong at the time I said it.

To clarify, as my post was certainly clumsily worded. I do completely understand your point

I’ve always thought he’s played alright & fit well in the team, but agree about him being somewhat passive previously. He’s certainly upped his game & seems to be playing like he belongs here now, so I don’t think my opinion was too dissimilar to yours

However, some people wanted him selling back to Villa for a packet of smarties & a conker. If that were my opinion, I’d 100% be posting that it’s great he’s proved me wrong

I suppose I just don’t like one of our own being attacked by our own supporters & some certainly attacked him

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Delighted to see the upturn in form, and long may it continue. Clear to see that he cares.

 

[Blue Tooth]

To the question of 'is it an upturn in form or a sign that he is settling into his position', I would say it is both. He admits in interviews that he was not at his best early doors, but is now finding his feet more. Modern football fans want it all now. There seems to be no time or patience for the development of a player or a dip in form of the squad.
It is what it is. Football has always been so. Already there are fans flapping about team selection for Forest after watching a champions-like performance at Arsenal. Que sera!!!

 

[JewelZee]

Phil was the best player in our team consistently, even with KDB 18 months ago. Its dropped off since then. I think we all want Phil to get back to where he was - but you couldn't justify swapping him for grealish right now.

Get Phil in on the right BEFORE Mahrez drops off again. Because if Riyad keeps playing this much its inevitable. He's had a great stretch and return to form but I'm sensing he could do with a blow right about now...

 

[JewelZee]

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.

SIMPLE...get Phil back in the mix on the right.

 

[JewelZee]

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.

Agree 1000%...

 

[domalino]

SIMPLE...get Phil back in the mix on the right.

Or give Jack a shot in the middle in Gundo's position.