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[supertom]

I really like the look of Grealish (terrible haircut aside). He seems to have a footballing brain on him and that will hold him in good stead. I wish our midfielders looked even half as composed on the ball as he does.
Get him in amongst the squad again in pre-season and give him a few tastes of action next season, in amongst a championship loan or two.

Thought I was watching a Lee Hendrie 1997/98 with the curtains hairstyle and dainty footwork for a minute.

Even bringing through 1-2 of Hendries standard at the moment would be great for us, and better than signing players like Tonev.

[paul_e]

Drennan's 2nd is a great goal.

Both of the assists for Grealish show that's far too good for that level, his first in particular no one got anywhere near him, he just wandered through 4 or 5 players without ever looking under pressure.  If he can keep his feet on the ground and keep working hard he's going to be a top player, his balance and touch are top class and he's adding an end product as well (5 goals and 6 assists now).

[Dante Lavelli]

Drennan's 2nd is a great goal.

Both of the assists for Grealish show that's far too good for that level, his first in particular no one got anywhere near him, he just wandered through 4 or 5 players without ever looking under pressure.  If he can keep his feet on the ground and keep working hard he's going to be a top player, his balance and touch are top class and he's adding an end product as well (5 goals and 6 assists now).

The assists were brilliant but I wonder whether he's getting involved in the general play enough or indeed is doing the simple things correctly.  Without watching the matches is impossible to say whether he's a highlights player or genuinely a proper talent.

[paul_e]

Drennan's 2nd is a great goal.

Both of the assists for Grealish show that's far too good for that level, his first in particular no one got anywhere near him, he just wandered through 4 or 5 players without ever looking under pressure.  If he can keep his feet on the ground and keep working hard he's going to be a top player, his balance and touch are top class and he's adding an end product as well (5 goals and 6 assists now).

The assists were brilliant but I wonder whether he's getting involved in the general play enough or indeed is doing the simple things correctly.  Without watching the matches is impossible to say whether he's a highlights player or genuinely a proper talent.

That they were desperate to take him back suggests he's doing the basics pretty well.

[tomd2103]

If playing reserve football is such a breeding ground for talent we'd have brought more youngsters through in the last 5-7 years.  I think they can learn much more by playing against experienced opposition that they could ever against kids of the same age.

When you consider the ones now playing at other Premier League clubs, I think we've produced our fair share of talent over that period.  I am beginning to think more and more that it is the way forward for our club.  Get a strong squad of around 15 players, a couple of good loans and fill the holes with graduates from the academy.  That should give them enough of a chance over a couple of years to see what they are like.  If they turn out to not be quite up to standard, then we should still be able to sell them for a decent price and give the next graduate his chance.       

[adrenachrome]

From Notts County v Crawley Town report

The first 20 minutes were scrappy, and Jimmy Spencer did his best to make the most of the long balls that were knocked up to him, but in truth there was little created by either side.

That was until Aston Villa loanee Jack Grealish, who appears to have refound his form in recent weeks, won the ball back in midfield and ran at the Crawley defence, beating one man before being bundled down in the box. It looked a certain foul, but the referee appeared to play an advantage, as the ball fell to Ronan Murray. His shot, though, was blocked.

But County’s frustration didn’t last long. Grealish again carved out the chance, turning centre half Mark Connolly inside out and drawing a cynical foul on the wing. Alan Sheehan, as he so often has this season, sent in a wonderful ball which was converted by the excellent Spencer from close range.

Meadow Lane was bouncing now, and a few minutes later it was so nearly two. Sheehan wandered forward from the back and hit an enticing cross-cum-shot that was so nearly turned home by Ronan Murray.
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[Matt Collins]

If playing reserve football is such a breeding ground for talent we'd have brought more youngsters through in the last 5-7 years.  I think they can learn much more by playing against experienced opposition that they could ever against kids of the same age.

When you consider the ones now playing at other Premier League clubs, I think we've produced our fair share of talent over that period.  I am beginning to think more and more that it is the way forward for our club.  Get a strong squad of around 15 players, a couple of good loans and fill the holes with graduates from the academy.  That should give them enough of a chance over a couple of years to see what they are like.  If they turn out to not be quite up to standard, then we should still be able to sell them for a decent price and give the next graduate his chance.       

We produced a bunch of players who were about 21 when randy started splashing the cash. Only gabby (and Cahill) were good enough to get a game in that environment and the others needed quite a few games at first team level before they were good enough. If the likes of Gardner, Davis, whitts, Cahill had come through now they'd be useful squad players at least.

[not3bad]

Jack Grealish has been nominated for the League One player of the month award for April.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-midfielder-nominated-award-7058492

[PaulWinch again]

Well done Jack.

[Clampy]

If we are safe come Saturday night, I wouldn't mind seeing him involved in the last couple of games.

[dekko]

I like this:

[richardhubbard]

I would give him his debut v Manchester City tomorrow , why not we got nothing to lose?

[tomd2103]

I would too, or at least bring him on.  We haven't got anyone else who can play the attacking midfield role, so why not?

[Matt C]

Absolutely. Be good to see him and Robinson involved.

[Handsworth Wood Villa]