So it's not about race then.
Jack Grealish | Man City
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Agreed.
I don’t get this “why is no one criticising Grealish” narrative when he’s been getting criticised his entire time at City…
And to be honest he’s been better than the criticism let’s on. Albeit not as good as he should have been.
Sterling and Rashford escape a lot of deserved criticism from sports press.
They get hammered by general tabloid press though. And that is definitely to do with race and political affiliation. Let’s be frank, Sterling and Rashford weren’t criticised for bad performances like they should have been; they were criticised for being black, having tattoos, feeding kids and criticising the government.
Thought he played well yesterday. One of the best city players.
1. Jack Grealish gets the ball
2. Foul Jack Grealish
3. Jack Grealish goes to ground & wins a free kick
4. Rinse & Repeat
2. Foul Jack Grealish
3. Jack Grealish goes to ground & wins a free kick
4. Rinse & Repeat
Step 2 isn't always required.
The idea that England internationals don’t get criticism is mental to me. They get more than anyone on this forum as they’re seen as not cultured enough.
look at how Rashford was treated on this forum for years.
He was alright yesterday, half the Spurs team would have seen second yellows for fouling him if the referee did his job properly. Im just always astounded by how little magic City have in the side for all the money they've spent. Grealish is the most likely to conjure something and that's saying a lot.
When the signing happened we all knew he wouldn't fit in there. Are we all surprised now?
When the signing happened we all knew he wouldn't fit in there. Are we all surprised now?
Rashford and Grealish are both left wingers. The comparison ends there.
I think it's pretty clear that Mahrez is a lot more likely to conjure something than Grealish.
Watching Grealish yesterday, it actually looked like he was more interested in being fouled than creating something for the team. It looks like he is on mission to be the most fouled player in the league. It's different to games I've seen with great dribblers that are constantly hacked down because they are a threat - Grealish seeks it out.
Watched short highlights from the game yesterday and the only thing that stuck in my head was Grealish deliberately making contact with the Spurs player and theatrically throwing himself to the floor and jumping up moaning at the ref until the player was sent off.
Why any player would do that is beyond me but each to their own i suppose.
He seems to spend more time perfecting how to get free kicks than he does assisting or scoring goals.
Why any player would do that is beyond me but each to their own i suppose.
He seems to spend more time perfecting how to get free kicks than he does assisting or scoring goals.
Which says something because both of them should really be backups for a team of City's supposed level. Individually they are looking less and less of a threat as time goes by.
Grealish has always drawn fouls. It's the way he plays and Pep should have known he always likes to hold the ball longer than he should.
he comes across like a nice harmless enough guy but he’s definitely not a driven player, he seems very accepting of his minimal contribution role at City. In fairness he fits Utd way more and it’s clearly the move he wanted/was expecting
My thoughts too, he should have been booked for diving.
He seems to hold the ball too long and go looking for fouls when just playing it simple or dribbling past the player is a better option.
Foden is "injured". There is definitely something that has gone on with Foden since the World Cup keeping out of the squad.
I think that's a bit harsh on Mahrez, who got 24 goals and 9 assists last season. Sure, this season hasn't been as good, but he is a top quality player in my opinion. I do agree that Grealish is more back-up level for a team like City, though.
He was signed as a backup though. Despite the signing fee which is an irrelevance for Pep and City, that first season he played half his games from the bench. He's done very well and continually forces his way into the side but he has never fully cemented himself as a first choice.
Conned the referee today to win a pen.
2 goals and 3 assists in all comps so far this season. £100m.
What a flop.
Pep just likes to rotate his wide forwards.
Nice hair though.
Congratulations to Grealish for scoring his 3rd goal in all competitions this season following his £100m move to City to play as a left wing forward in 2021.
To go with his 3-4 from last season?
Well to be fair to Jack, he's already matched his league tally from last season.
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Most footballers are really dumb aren't they.
So I guess people are going to be offended by this ? 
Ban him
Meh, lad humour.
Been our best player since the World Cup
It has taken a bit of time, but he seems to be becoming quite an important player now. The performances started getting a lot better a while ago, but he is now creating again.
8 assists (all competitions) since the world cup is good. Think they said he is top, or joint-top at least, for that period.
I think it shows you can't write a player off quickly.
8 assists (all competitions) since the world cup is good. Think they said he is top, or joint-top at least, for that period.
I think it shows you can't write a player off quickly.
Ronaldinho-esque 
He doesn't slow the pace down any more or dawdle for ages on the ball. When he receives it, he makes quicker decisions because he's more used to the system and the habits and movements of his teammates.
I'm not watching but I'll always be gutted we prioritised Donny and then Sancho over him.
Wish that Southgate used Grealish at CAM more and Rashford at LW.
England lack creativity through the middle & he is the best England’s got IMO.
Bellingham - Rice
Grealish
Saka/Foden - Kane - Rashford
is the best balanced IMO.
England lack creativity through the middle & he is the best England’s got IMO.
Bellingham - Rice
Grealish
Saka/Foden - Kane - Rashford
is the best balanced IMO.
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Best player for city today I think.
He is one of the most right footed player I have seen playing at the top level.
Didn’t he play CAM for Aston Villa if I remember or was it LM?
He’s taken the piss out of Alexander-Arnold today.