Jack Grealish

[Sammy7nil]

Signed a new five year contract does this mean SJMc is more likely to move on? Or will they both stay?

[Lendo]

I can’t see McGinn moving any time soon. All the transfer hype seemed to be about getting an improved contract at Villa, and it’s most definitely worked.


As an aside, Villa getting Grealish to sign a new five year deal is an unbelievable piece of business for them. Genuinely thought he would have moved on to a top 4 team.

[MWHIBBIES]

Means nothing either way. Mcginn was never leaving this summer.

[greenginger]

I can’t see McGinn moving any time soon. All the transfer hype seemed to be about getting an improved contract at Villa, and it’s most definitely worked.


As an aside, Villa getting Grealish to sign a new five year deal is an unbelievable piece of business for them. Genuinely thought he would have moved on to a top 4 team.


Most likely he he will have a release clause set at some mega money price.

[jacomo]

I can’t see McGinn moving any time soon. All the transfer hype seemed to be about getting an improved contract at Villa, and it’s most definitely worked.


As an aside, Villa getting Grealish to sign a new five year deal is an unbelievable piece of business for them. Genuinely thought he would have moved on to a top 4 team.


He’s like Harry Kane though. A genuine fan playing at his boyhood club in the EPL.

Life could be a lot worse.

[calumhibee1]

He’s like Harry Kane though. A genuine fan playing at his boyhood club in the EPL.

Life could be a lot worse.

I thought Kane was an arsenal fan?

[Since90+2]

I thought Kane was an arsenal fan?

Don't think so. Sure they sing "he's one of our own" at Tottenham games.

[calumhibee1]

Don't think so. Sure they sing "he's one of our own" at Tottenham games.

Just googled it, think he played for them for a year in the academy but isn’t a fan.

[Scouse Hibee]

Signed a new five year contract does this mean SJMc is more likely to move on? Or will they both stay?

Doesn’t surprise me really, I never really saw the big boys wanting him or him wanting to move. And before anyone goes on about his stats, I know all that just never saw him away from Villa.

[RitchieHibs]

I watched a lot of Villa games last season due to the SJM connection. Grealish is a fantastic player. Skillful, quick feet, takes players on, holds the ball up well, great range of short and long range passing, full of energy. He's a very talented very exciting player to watch when given the service. Great piece of business by Villa. If SJM doesn't move on I'll keep watching Villa's games when I can. I genuinely expected Grealish to move to Man Utd or one of the other massive clubs.

[1 8 7 5]

Means nothing either way. Mcginn was never leaving this summer.


Doesn’t surprise me really, I never really saw the big boys wanting him or him wanting to move. And before anyone goes on about his stats, I know all that just never saw him away from Villa.

totally agree gents.

[hibsquaker]

He’s like Harry Kane though. A genuine fan playing at his boyhood club in the EPL.

Life could be a lot worse.

Yeah, you could be Harry Cochrane!

[jacomo]

I thought Kane was an arsenal fan?


He had a brief trial at Arsenal’s youth academy (which is based near where Kane grew up) and iirc was even photographed in an Arsenal shirt as a kid. But he is 100% Spurs.

[jacomo]

Doesn’t surprise me really, I never really saw the big boys wanting him or him wanting to move. And before anyone goes on about his stats, I know all that just never saw him away from Villa.


He’s a very talented lad, seems to have a great attitude, and he’s English so great for any club needing to fulfil their quota of home grown stars.

I have no doubt Grealish would have had offers from other EPL clubs this summer. Maybe even Liverpool :wink:

[Unseen work]

Iv never really seen the big deal with Grealish if I’m being honest. A good player but not one that would be a key player in a top 4 team imo.

Wouldn't he surprised to see Steve Bruce at Newcastle try get McGinn. Was a big fan of him at Villa and obviously signed him from Hibs.

[JimBHibees]

Iv never really seen the big deal with Grealish if I’m being honest. A good player but not one that would be a key player in a top 4 team imo.

Wouldn't he surprised to see Steve Bruce at Newcastle try get McGinn. Was a big fan of him at Villa and obviously signed him from Hibs.

That is kind of where I am with him. Hugely overrated imo.

[Pretty Boy]

I love watching Grealish. The socks at the ankles, plays with a swagger, loves trying things football artist type player.

I'm not sure if he has enough about him to be a star at a top 4 club but if I was a Villa fan he'd be worth the entrance fee alone.

[Hiber-nation]

I love watching Grealish. The socks at the ankles, plays with a swagger, loves trying things football artist type player.

I'm not sure if he has enough about him to be a star at a top 4 club but if I was a Villa fan he'd be worth the entrance fee alone.

Yeah he's a joy to watch, there are always the accusations that he holds on to the ball for too long but I love watching him.

Don't think there was any possibility of SJM moving, needs a really good season under his belt now.

[Since452]

Overrated player in an overrated league

[The Harp Awakes]

I love watching Grealish. The socks at the ankles, plays with a swagger, loves trying things football artist type player.

I'm not sure if he has enough about him to be a star at a top 4 club but if I was a Villa fan he'd be worth the entrance fee alone.

The often asked question applies to Grealish; does he stick out at Villa because he's a good player in a mostly average EPL team, or would he be an even better player in a top 4 team with superstars around him?

For me, Grealish is a fantastic talent, although more of an individual than a team player. Not sure he would be allowed the same freedom of role in a top 4 team. He's certainly a joy to watch and it's a cracking piece of business by Villa.

[Nicho87]

I’d take McGinn over him any day of the week.

[ac1]

Watched a lot of Villa since McGinn went and i think Grealish is top quality. Not as good but plays like Totti. Joy to watch at times

[Real Emerald]

I can’t see McGinn moving any time soon. All the transfer hype seemed to be about getting an improved contract at Villa, and it’s most definitely worked.


As an aside, Villa getting Grealish to sign a new five year deal is an unbelievable piece of business for them. Genuinely thought he would have moved on to a top 4 team.

Probably none of it has any influence on John McGinn’s future but if I had to have a guess I think that selling Grealish would make it more likely they would have to keep hold of McGinn. Whether Grealish signing a new contract makes McGinn being sold more likely, I don’t think so.

[supermcginn]

I’d take McGinn over him any day of the week.

Mental. I love John but he's not half the player. Grealish is quality and carries a poor team in the best league in the world.

[jacomo]

That is kind of where I am with him. Hugely overrated imo.


I thought Hibs fans normally appreciate players who actually want to play football rather than play the ugly percentages game?

[bigwheel]

I thought Hibs fans normally appreciate players who actually want to play football rather than play the ugly percentages game?

I can only assume some people have never really seen him play - he’s is a top talent..no doubt ..

[jacomo]

I can only assume some people have never really seen him play - he’s is a top talent..no doubt ..


As always - lack of knowledge doesn’t seem to stop anyone having an opinion these days.

[bigwheel]

As always - lack of knowledge doesn’t seem to stop anyone having an opinion these days.

Ah. We’ve all got an opinion on most things..it’s the fun and the madness of this place ;-).

[Andy74]

I can only assume some people have never really seen him play - he’s is a top talent..no doubt ..

Yep. This chat about him not being a team player. He created the most chances last season in the league. He must be doing something for the other players!

He’s a fantastic player and a rare joy to watch.

[1875Sean]

I’d take McGinn over him any day of the week.

He would need to get back to the form he was at the start of last season to get a move

[LaMotta]

Ok it was only against Burton but Grealish was brilliant tonight. Great coup for Villa.

[JimBHibees]

I thought Hibs fans normally appreciate players who actually want to play football rather than play the ugly percentages game?

Absolute showpony. Would give Ronaldo a run for his pathetic acting.

[Is It On....]

I thought Kane was an arsenal fan?

He was released by Arsenal.

[jacomo]

Absolute showpony. Would give Ronaldo a run for his pathetic acting.


:faf:

[JimBHibees]

:faf:

:greengrin

[bigwheel]

He was released by Arsenal.

To put that in context......at the age of 8


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[Callum_62]

Overrated player in an overrated leagueWhat's a better league in terms of quality in the world right now?

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[Green Badger]

Doesn’t look like McGinn is going anywhere soon, interview with Dean Smith in the Guardian:

“We’re planning this season around Jack as one of our core players, along with John McGinn, who’s like having a new signing now that he’s back at full speed, Tyrone Mings and Douglas Luiz, who finished the season fantastically,” said Smith.

[Gaffer1875]

Grealish is one of the top midfielders in the EPL. He has everything.


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[Renfrew_Hibby]

Grealish is one of the top midfielders in the EPL. He has everything.


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Grealish is a top quality player with that swashbuckling style that is a throwback to the late 60s early 70s.
What clearly let's him down is his off field antics which would put a few off him I would imagine.

As for Kane, he's Spurs through and through. There is well documented footage of him maybe in his early teens and all he could talk about was Spurs this and Spurs that.

[Since452]

What's a better league in terms of quality in the world right now?

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For me the quality isn't any better than what I've seen on the continent, never has been. Sky do a fantastic job of promoting it that's the big difference. I tried watching English football before ours started and it bored me to tears. Granted the lack of fans probably didn't help. Probably doesn't help not having an English team either. Just can't get excited by it.

[Sammy7nil]

For me the quality isn't any better than what I've seen on the continent, never has been. Sky do a fantastic job of promoting it that's the big difference. I tried watching English football before ours started and it bored me to tears. Granted the lack of fans probably didn't help. Probably doesn't help not having an English team either. Just can't get excited by it.

I would agree try watching Burnley v WBA or Sheffield Utd v West Ham whilst there are some great games there is also a lot of poor games in there too.

[Since452]

I would agree try watching Burnley v WBA or Sheffield Utd v West Ham whilst there are some great games there is also a lot of poor games in there too.

I'll show a fleeting interest in say Liverpool v Man United as it's a big game. Same as El Clasico but even then I'd struggle to watch it without zoning in and out and checking Hibs.net 😂. Couldn't even tell you who plays for Burnley or WBA. The coverage and pundits are terrific though. Neville, Carragher and Keane are gold.

[Callum_62]

I would agree try watching Burnley v WBA or Sheffield Utd v West Ham whilst there are some great games there is also a lot of poor games in there too.Definately but I imagine that is true of any league, chose a middle to bottom team and the standard can't be the same as the top 5 or 6

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[zitelli62]

As villa are my English team (and I use that saying loosely) it great to see him signing a new contract, he is a proper footballer not a programmed robot like a lot of players down there every team needs someone to get you of your seat he does that also the new owners seem to be putting a lot of money into the club.

[CapitalGreen]

Absolute showpony. Would give Ronaldo a run for his pathetic acting.

Created more chances for his teammates than any other player in the league last season other than Kevin De Bruyne.

[jacomo]

I would agree try watching Burnley v WBA or Sheffield Utd v West Ham whilst there are some great games there is also a lot of poor games in there too.


This is true, but nowadays these teams are all strong, athletic and technically very good. This shouldn’t be a surprise - after 30 years of pumping in more and more money, the EPL now attracts many of the best players in the world.

There are still poor games but mostly because teams are desperate to avoid relegation and can cancel each other out. Burnley isn’t a bigger club than Hibs (arguably smaller) but their resources absolutely dwarf ours.

[jacomo]

Created more chances for his teammates than any other player in the league last season other than Kevin De Bruyne.


Also fouled more than any other player.

[J-C]

Grealish is a cracking player, capable of creating something out of nothing, taking people on, holding the ball in tight spaces and scoring worldy goals, he's everything you want to see in the pitch.

[Haymaker]

I love watching Grealish. The socks at the ankles,

See, I know this shouldn't but it does, that annoys the **** out of me. Pull your bloody socks up pal!!!

[Alvin]

Watching Villa last night was like watching a school team - there's one lad who's miles better than all the others and he wanders all over the pitch taking the ball off his mates and trying to score worldies. Cracking goal though!

[WeeRussell]

Another superb player that a lot of football fans like to play down as they don’t like him.

Watching him and McGinn play together is a pleasure.

[Scouse Hibee]

Another superb player that a lot of football fans like to play down as they don’t like him.

Watching him and McGinn play together is a pleasure.

I don’t dislike him.

[WeeRussell]

I don’t dislike him.

Wasn’t a dig at you Mr Scouse, hadn’t even read the early posts to see that you didn’t rate him.

Just generally speaking.

[Scouse Hibee]

Wasn’t a dig at you Mr Scouse, hadn’t even read the early posts to see that you didn’t rate him.

Just generally speaking.

Yeah no problem, I didn’t think you had singled me out 😁
I don’t what it is, I’ve just never been convinced by him.

[stu in nottingham]

In season 2013-4 Jack Grealish and Celtic's Callum McGregor both played 37 times on loan for Notts County. Jack was around 19 then and an absolute joy to watch. He mainly played as an orthodox outside-left and would drift past 2-3-4 players effortlessly, put beautiful crosses in or cause havoc by driving inside into the box. Albeit this was in League One. Every time he got the ball there was a buzz of anticipation in the ground. Worth the admission himself at times.

For me, players like Jack Grealish make the game what it is