10 | Jack Grealish - 2024/25

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Played very well last night and deserved the MOTM award. He plays well whenever he does get on the pitch tbh and has done ever since he came (understand I'm in the minority on that though). His performances have never actually been an issue for me (or for Pep). I just don't think his body is capable of sustaining itself for long enough for him to hold down a place. He gave every inch of himself during that treble run and he's been hurting for 18 months ever since. His off the field habits don't help - Sergio and Vinny both had to drastically change their diets and regimes to stave off muscle problems (Aguero: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/may/11/sergio-aguero-pasta-muscle-injuries-goals ... Vinny: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/nutrition/vincent-kompany-footballs-health-revolution-hardly-eat-meat) but I don't think Jack is likely to do that. I think this is what's annoyed Pep - the ability is there and his importance to our team is there but I'm not sure Jack has ever felt capable of going that extra step to make himself a genuine great.

I think you need to proofread before posting then you might have spotted the contradiction in what you wrote; )

 

[youngbob]

I think you need to proofread before posting then you might have spotted the contradiction in what you wrote; )

I don't think so.

My point is that when he plays he's great. He's a naturally talented lad and his skillset suits us under Pep. He's just never been available for more than a month at a time since the summer of 2023.

 

[kingn6]

Love to see him and Foden partner up in the middle of our midfield.

Foden should be nowhere near a City team at moment even a Salford ome.

 

[Withnail]

You can't fail to like Jack after hearing that post match interview last night. The lad has a heart of gold and is a real genuine person. He like several other team members has had a difficult season, but last night and against Bournemouth he put in a real shift and I hope he plays on Sunday and scores another goal against those red bastards.

 

[Brad mcfc]

Difficult watch, this.

Yep, Jacks a great lad, Played well lastnight. Hopefully he can keep fit and push on.

Well played Jack.

 

[bluethrunthru]

Difficult watch, this.

and remember he has grown up with a sister who has CP. Thats why he makes time because its his lived experience - one special bloke

 

[super_city_si]

Jack lets his humanity show and I thank him for it. So many players are taught to be robots, not faulting them as the press are wankers, but Jack is an open book. Hope he continues this form for the run in. Well played

 

[super_city_si]

In fairness to Pep here he also started Jack at home to Real Madrid and it was all going well till he got injured. His lack of starts isnt just down to not being picked its also down to niggles/injuries. I too feel we are a better side with him in, I would prob start him on the left on Sunday as I think hes better than doku and he probably has too much competition for a central role(but on occasion should also play there).

Yes, he started a couple of big games but came off early after starting well. I think that put pause in Peps plans for him as he needed reliability in this tough period. Hopefully Jacks over his niggles and if he is I think we'll see a lot more of him.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Just watched Yaya's Year 2013/14 on the OS and during the match v Villa who made his debut for Villa? Young Jackie Grealish? It passed me by at the time and who would have thought we would have spent £100m on this callow youth?

 

[bennyboy]

Excellent today. No coincidence he got MOTM from the central position. His last MOTM? Against Nottingham Forrest playing CM.

Again KDB was motm that night.
Jack did well though last night.

 

[pbueno16]

Love to see him and Foden partner up in the middle of our midfield.

Those two in front of Rodri are my wet dream for next season.

 

[Gorbachev]

Good appearance yesterday, but I just feel it's all come too late for Jack.

These appearances will be seen a way of getting him into the shop window and boost his value a bit.

If we get Wirtz, he will partner Foden in midfield and then you have to take into consideration Marmoush who at the moment is on the team sheet regardless because of his goal threat.

We then have Kovacic, Gundogan. One of which I think will be replaced.

The problem Jack has, likewise Bernardo, is both will likely be bench/rotation players next year and I don't see the club having two £300k a week footballers being that type of player at the club.

Grealish will be sold because he has resale value, Bernardo has one year left which I think he does to take him to 10 years at the club and he goes off in the sunset.

 

[pbueno16]

Good appearance yesterday, but I just feel it's all come too late for Jack.

These appearances will be seen a way of getting him into the shop window and boost his value a bit.

If we get Wirtz, he will partner Foden in midfield and then you have to take into consideration Marmoush who at the moment is on the team sheet regardless because of his goal threat.

We then have Kovacic, Gundogan. One of which I think will be replaced.

The problem Jack has, likewise Bernardo, is both will likely be bench/rotation players next year and I don't see the club having two £300k a week footballers being that type of player at the club.

Grealish will be sold because he has resale value, Bernardo has one year left which I think he does to take him to 10 years at the club and he goes off in the sunset.

Shame because if we used Jack how we did yesterday more consistently this season, we very well may have been in a better position.

Agree it's too late for him here unless yesterday was a revelation for Pep and the club decide to move others on instead. Gundo may have already triggered his extension clause with the number of times he's played, so Kovacic should go (I'm slightly biased on him because I'm not enthused about seeing him wear the shirt again). Viana may start a big shake up to kick off the rebuild by getting de Bruyne, Bernardo and Stones/Ake of the wage bill.

 

[lasereyes]

That was Liverpool that, he made the tackle and went up the other end and assisted Alvarez instantly after. Unless there was a similar one against United. He has to start for me

Yeah you're right. The 4-1 after they took the lead

 

[skillman]

My little one (5) wants his name on the back of a shirt. For that alone I hope he stays!

Personally hope he stays anyway, we play loads better when he's in the team - seeing him in the same team as Doku on Wednesday showed the difference. Doku had a mare (I like him but he's explosive, if that's not working in a game then he's anonymous) whereas Grealish can pick any pass out from anywhere as long as there's runners off the ball.

 

[Craig]

Good appearance yesterday, but I just feel it's all come too late for Jack.

These appearances will be seen a way of getting him into the shop window and boost his value a bit.

If we get Wirtz, he will partner Foden in midfield and then you have to take into consideration Marmoush who at the moment is on the team sheet regardless because of his goal threat.

We then have Kovacic, Gundogan. One of which I think will be replaced.

The problem Jack has, likewise Bernardo, is both will likely be bench/rotation players next year and I don't see the club having two £300k a week footballers being that type of player at the club.

Grealish will be sold because he has resale value, Bernardo has one year left which I think he does to take him to 10 years at the club and he goes off in the sunset.

Agree with most of what you’re saying apart from i’m not sure i see Foden nailing down a central role. Particularly if we get a really creative player like Wirtz. Foden needed to show he could be that player this season and it’s just not happened. If anything i think Grealish could complement someone like Wirtz more. Obviously it seems like Pep doesn’t really see Grealish in the middle though so his future is looking bleak.

 

[mancityscot]

Amazing what a goal and alright performance does to opinions of him on the forum.

Jury out for me, nice lad but not been good enough really.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Can he step into the KDB role and beast next season?

 

[It'sBlue93:20]

I’m not sure we should let him go. Got bags of ability. I think if that confidence comes back he’s still got lots to offer. It’s a difficult one.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Can he step into the KDB role and beast next season?

Role? Maybe, but nobody can do what KDB is capable of.

It's certainly an opportunity for him though. I might just be the challenge he needs.