Jack Grealish Finally Admits Party Nights Cost Him at Man City

Jack Grealish has revealed how his partying lifestyle affected his performance and image at Manchester City.

The 29-year-old winger admits that he chose the wrong times to go and have fun during his tough spell at the Etihad Stadium.

Of course, he is now performing well again at Everton. Grealish revealed that he has learned from his mistakes but won’t stop living his life.

He said, ‘It didn’t really help him at times with his partying antics at Manchester City.’ A victim of Pep Guardiola’s edict, the 29-year-old was later sent out on loan.

However, a man who is regarded as a 100 million pound flop at the Etihad, after being a pivotal player in the treble-winning team, is today thriving in his Everton career.

And Grealish admits that some of his heavy-drinking nights out on the town didn’t help his image.

He told Sky Sports, “People always say, ‘He likes going out; he likes partying’, and I do. I like to enjoy my life and have fun with myself, but there is, obviously, a time and place to do it. Sometimes, I’m probably honest,I’ve not picked the right times.”

Jack Grealish partying after city treble

“I didn’t help myself at times in the city. I’ll openly say that but then I don’t think it was all down to that.”

This admission is a real sign of just how Grealish has matured as a person post-City. Instead of blaming everyone, he accepts his part in his viral struggles.

This mature statement has left indications that he is willing to make the most out of the second chance he’s got at Everton.

Grealish has moved from being just a squad player at Man City to being the fan favorites at Everton.

He said, “I’m at my best when I feel loved. You know, I’m quite vulnerable off the pitch, and I wanted to go somewhere to just feel the love again and just wake up with a smile on my face and want to play again.”

Finding Love Again at Everton

Grealish needed the love from his coach and fans to get back to his best form. At Everton, he’s got it.

The Toffees also welcomed him with open arms, and Grealish has responded with some amazing performances on the pitch so far in the League.

David Moyes has played a part in making Grealish feel he’s still a top player after his recent poor form and lack of minutes at City.

Grealish also liked the extra responsibilities that the manager, David Moyes, gave to him. The Englishman stated that the ex-West Ham boss urged him to be the star in the team.

He added, “I don’t want to sound arrogant, but I do like it when managers say, ‘You’re the footballer; go and do what you want to do.'” I’d rather someone just be like, ‘When you get the ball, Jack, just go and play.’ That’s what he says to me.”

“Obviously, you have your jobs. You have roles to do without the ball and set pieces, but he says to me, ‘When you get the ball, just go and do what you want to do.’

This is precisely the kind of freedom that Grealish required to help himself in his top form.

The way he played was restrained under Pep Guardiola’s intricate tactical system that left little room for individual flair.

David Moyes seems to have given him what Pep Guardiola couldn’t. He has given him the free will to enjoy himself and play with the natural instincts that made him the special player we know.

The difference in performances from Grealish has been underlined since he joined Everton. He looks back to being all confident and taking on his man, just like he used to do while playing for Aston Villa.

The sun is back on his face both on and off the pitch, and this is really important for a player who says he requires feeling loved.

The Everton fans have attached themselves to the player instantaneously after seeing the emotional side of the transfer.

He’s not just going through the motions of some loan players. Instead, he’s giving everything to help the club succeed and build something special on Merseyside.

The financial specifics of the loan itself show how much both clubs wanted to make it happen.

Everton is covering 75% of Grealish’s £300,000 weekly wages, with City picking up the rest. There’s also a permanent option on him for £50 million next summer.

Monday Night Clash Against West Ham

Grealish will be hoping to give David Moyes something to smile about when they face the Hammers on Monday night, “especially his old employers of Goodison Park.”

Moyes was at Everton for 11 years before heading to West Ham, thus adding a touch of gravitas to the encounter.

It will also be the first time that Nuno Espirito Santo will be at the dugout as Hammers boss. The former Nottingham Forest boss came into the job as a replacement for Graham Potter, who was sacked Saturday morning.

The timing for Potter’s sacking was brutal but was nothing of a surprise due to a bad start for West Ham.

Their one win in five games to start in the Premier League leaves them second from the bottom. After this disaster, the board decided that they could not afford to wait any longer for improvement.

Nuno’s appointment came pretty quickly after his own recent dismissal by Nottingham Forest. West Ham has signed him for three years, and he’s desperate to make a good first impression against Everton. He knows the Premier League quite well because of his time spent at Wolves and Forest.

Moyes is going to engage in a fascinating tactical battle with Nuno. The two of them are very experienced managers but believe in different styles.

Moyes will want to show his former club what they’re missing, while Nuno needs to get West Ham’s season back on track immediately.

Grealish will be key to Everton’s hopes of victory in this match; with his pace and skill, any defense that he faces is really in trouble. A fine performance on Monday Night Football would serve to boost Grealish’s confidence even more.

The atmosphere in Goodison Park is going to be electric. Everton fans will be desperate to see their team get a positive result.

Grealish will thrive in this kind of environment where he can feel the love from the stands.

Grealish will also be counting down the days until October 18, when he will watch his former club face off against the Toffees up at the Etihad.

He will have to endure a throwback to his old home that did not quite end as well as he had hoped despite some successes.

According to the usual terms on loan deals, Grealish will not play whenever City plays against Everton.

However, he would still find it quite interesting watching his former teammates perform in the absence of him in the squad. This could turn out to be a bittersweet watch for him from the stands.