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Date: 13th September 2025

As I write this, Jack Grealish has just got the Premier League Player of the Month, having managed 4 assists for his new club (on loan) Everon.

You may wonder why a Liverpool fan is writing about a player who plays for the Bluenoses.  Well before his move to Manchester City, this player was incredible for Aston Villa, his ball retention, awareness and creativity was on another level compared to other wingers (or is he really a creative 10 ?).

I thought it was criminal how few times he was utilized by the then England Manager Gareth Southgate.  It was also criminal of Pep Gardiola at City to restrict him to his system and not let him free to express himself.  Still how do you argue with a manager that won a trebble with Grealish in that team.

I think Everton have struck gold by getting him on loan, he will make them a dangerous proposition for any of the top sides with his creativity and ball retention.  The fact that he has integrated so well into the pragmatic style employed by a David Moyes team is a testament to Grealish's intelligence as a footballer who is able to adapt with ease to tactical changes, a managers dream.  No doubt his attitude and personality also has helped him integrate well with his team mates.  Most decent people will appreciate his humble manner whenever he has been interviewed on TV.

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