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The RJW63 Official Jack Grealish Appreciation Thread


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what a finish by Ajose.

 

Looks like an "A" grade word removed with that shit celebration and constantly doing the finger to lips thing too.

 

I have lots of mutual friends with him from Manchester and played against him. He was such a good player, him and delfouneso played together for England's youth teams and he was bitter about Delfouneso being regarded better and Delfouneso starting games (Europa league).

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Has there been an interview with him then?

http://www.nottinghampost.com/Jack-Grealish-Villa-Benito-Carbone-home-Notts/story-20493153-detail/story.html

TUCKED away in a small room overlooking Meadow Lane, Jack Grealish greets journalists with the kind of exuberance which has illuminated Notts County's season.

Unlike many young professionals whose confidence wanes when facing the press, it is comforting to hear the winger speak like he plays.

He is a hugely entertaining interview thanks to an endearing boyish charm which makes him impossible not to like.

It is soon reflected in a question about his career and in particular where he would like this exciting journey to take him.

"My biggest ambition is to play for Real Madrid," he smiles.

"It would be a dream come true, but realistically I want to play for Aston Villa in the Premier League."

Naturally, Villa feature prominently in Grealish's career plan and his story behind his rise is quite a remarkable one.

He was a season-ticket holder in the Trinity Road at the age of four thanks to his father Kevin who has the club coursing through his DNA.

But little did he know that aged six, he would be signing for them after his wizardry caught the eye for Shirley Town under-8s.

His brother Kevan played in the same team, but despite the gulf in age and size of opposition, Grealish had the scouts flocking.

"I've had a season ticket at Villa since I was four so every time we don't have a game, I'll be there watching them," he says.

"This is the first season I've missed every game because I've been here at Notts.

"But I love the club and my idol is Gabby Agbonlahor just because he is always scoring against the Blues (Birmingham).

"Benito Carbone was another of my favourite players. My family are all Villa fans and my dad has been going since he was 17 when he went to watch them play in the European Cup final in Rotterdam.

"So when I then signed for Villa it was mad for him because he's such a big fan.

"But there were lots of clubs who came to watch me – Manchester United, Crewe, Walsall, Birmingham, but Villa was always the one.

"I was playing in my brother's team and my dad tells me I was running round people but I don't really remember it.

"They are good times when you are little though aren't they?"

Grealish is yet to start a game for Villa, but he was included in the first-team squad which lost 4-2 to Chelsea in 2012.

The 18-year-old's description of the day still burns brightly in the memory which came complete with Frank Lampard's shirt.

But his football education has now brought him to Notts County who have benefited from his incredible sleight of foot.

His goal against Peterborough on Tuesday was his fourth of the season in a performance which underlined his potential.

Tomorrow they will be looking for more of the same when they welcome play-off chasing Walsall to Meadow Lane.

There is no question Grealish will be a key figure in the club's survival bid, with boss Shaun Derry having spoken fondly of his talent.

Grealish is here until the end of the season, but didn't rule out another loan move next term if Villa boss Paul Lambert thinks it is beneficial to his development.

"I've only been involved with the first team at Villa for one game which was against Chelsea and that was crazy," he says.

"I was speechless.

"It was one of the best feelings I've ever had.

"I managed to get hold of Frank Lampard's shirt and it is in a frame in my house.

"That was a great day. I'm just hoping next season I can be around the first team.

"Obviously that is up to the gaffer.

"If he doesn't think it's the right time then it may well be that I come out on loan again.

"But I'm really enjoying my time at Notts.

"It was always the place for me despite having other clubs to choose from.

"I have the right management here and I get on with all the lads.

"The main thing is to be happy where you are playing and that's exactly what I am.

"I'm here for the rest of the season and the only way is up for us at the moment.

"We've just won three games on the bounce before the Peterborough defeat, so we'll be looking to get back on track tomorrow against Walsall"

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