Jack Grealish

[paul_oshea]

Stutts, sounds like we were both right. An Art teacher who poses nude for his pupils whilst holding a laptop.

[gastric]

I am tall with a wonderful physique and hung like a donkey. The students love me!

[DannyInvincible]

A young bloke born in England of Irish heritage having split allegiances! He should have his life sorted out by now- not. As the father of an 18 year old daughter and as I sit now in front of 24 18 year olds, I can tell you young people of this age are not always ready to make major decisions that they feel have life implications. Give the lad as much time as he needs, respect his background and accept whatever decision he makes. I really cannot understand how some on here can view life in such a simplistic manner

Some people seem to think that all footballers live in a fantasy serf world governed by different social rules and behavioural expectations for the solitary purpose of providing those on the outside with endless entertainment and satisfaction.

[Stuttgart88]

TOWK has definitely taken a hard line fundamentalist view on this topic over the last few months alright, but in recent posts I think he has avoided making crass value judgments and simply voiced frustration, which is fair enough. Supporting England over the country he actually plays for when they're both in the same tournament isn't a crime but it's certainly awkward. In Jack's defence - and this is my turn at wild speculation - it was pretty obvious that Ireland were going to make up the numbers given who we were drawn against, whereas England were genuinely hopeful of doing something. If I was a dual national I'd have been more excited by England's prospects.

As for all the other stuff about needing to respect the thoughts of dual nationals, I agree entirely. And as for the view that teenagers shouldn't be held up as philosophy role models, I agree too. Jeez, some of the things I thought and actually did when I was even a few years older than Jack, well all I can say is that thank God we had no social media in those days!

[Grafter]

I'd be very, very sceptical about predicting that this boy is going to run the show for Ireland for the next 15 years.
Given the twittering environment that young British/Irish players exist in, there's plenty of distractions to lead a young player to wealthy mediocrity before he is 21.

[paul_oshea]

TOWK has definitely taken a hard line fundamentalist view on this topic over the last few months alright, but in recent posts I think he has avoided making crass value judgments and simply voiced frustration, which is fair enough. Supporting England over the country he actually plays for when they're both in the same tournament isn't a crime but it's certainly awkward. In Jack's defence - and this is my turn at wild speculation - it was pretty obvious that Ireland were going to make up the numbers given who we were drawn against, whereas England were genuinely hopeful of doing something. If I was a dual national I'd have been more excited by England's prospects.

As for all the other stuff about needing to respect the thoughts of dual nationals, I agree entirely. And as for the view that teenagers shouldn't be held up as philosophy role models, I agree too. Jeez, some of the things I thought and actually did when I was even a few years older than Jack, well all I can say is that thank God we had no social media in those days!

We do now though, so tell us.

[Fixer82]

In Roy we trust!

even if it is an inanimate carbon Roy

[BonnieShels]

Stutts, sounds like we were both right. An Art teacher who poses nude for his pupils whilst holding a laptop.

Given gastric's advanced age it might be unsurprising that he needs inspiration to show that he doesn't suffer from the "Irish Curse".

[Colbert Report]

So what's the deal with Grealish? is he destined for a loan spell this season?

[Charlie Darwin]

So what's the deal with Grealish? is he destined for a loan spell this season?

There are Championship clubs looking for him on loan but it appears he might end up being involved with the first team.

[Charlie Darwin]

Goal for Grealish v Chesterfield but they're losing 3-1.

[gastric]

Lambert sounds like he is certainly considering him for first team football at Villa, rather than directly sending him out on loan.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/socc...-30473977.html

[tetsujin1979]

Grealish's goal for Villa vs Chesterfield earlier this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAXqKUMu7CM&t=50s

[Charlie Darwin]

Little mention in the Guardian's Villa season preview:

As for the rest, are Nathan Baker and Ciaran Clark good enough? Is Ashley Westwood able to take his game to the next level? Can Gary Gardner put all his injury problems behind him and make an impression? Is this the season that young Jack Grealish breaks through?

http://www.theguardian.com/football/...ew-aston-villa

[gastric]

Could be the man to shine for Villa this year and someone to possibly give the fans some hope. My basic synopsis of this article about our Jack.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...pe-for-2013-14

[liamoo11]

http://www.villatalk.com/index.php/t...alish/page-138 Villa fans feel he has shown enough in pre season to be close to first team

[tetsujin1979]

Who would he be up against to play on the wing?

[Eminence Grise]

Who would he be up against to play on the wing?

TOWK, maybe?

[Olé Olé]

Who would he be up against to play on the wing?

Joe Cole, Leandro Bacuna, Kieran Richardson (who can play elsewhere), Aleks Tonev and Charles N'Zogbia.

Not exactly a stellar list of rivals. Much depends on Lambert's willingness to give youth a chance.

PS That list is dependent on how they line up, tactically. Weimann and others come into the mix in a 4-3-3.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Outside of Everton, Hull and Stoke, there is barely any Irish interest in the Premier League.

Who outside of that trio has players that will be guaranteed significant playing time, unencumbered?

QPR - Dunne has stiff competition
Palace - Delaney has stiff competition
Sunderland - Poyet has dropped O'Shea before (all these players are 33 and over)
West Ham - O'Brien in and out of West Ham team

Hopefully Lambert gets sacked as soon as possible so Roy can start playing and signing loads of Irish players.