What Jack Grealish told Dean Smith after finding out he was being sacked
Jack Grealish jumps ship
Manchester City broke the
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HE’S HERE!
We are delighted to announce the signing of @JackGrealish on a six-year deal.
Welcome to City, Jack! 💙
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/5Y3gMREmKL
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 5, 2021
While Villa have reinvested that money into their squad, signing Danny Ings, Leon Bailey and Emi Buendia, the trio have been unable to take the pitch together too often.
As a result, the midlands club have suffered badly. Of their 11 games this season, they have lost 7, including their last 5 in a row, which sees them currently sit in 16th place on ten points, two points clear of the relegation zone. For a club that have European aspirations this season, it is unacceptable.
Dean Smith sacked and Grealish sends message
With this in mind, news broke yesterday that Aston Villa had parted ways with Dean Smith after three years in charge.
Aston Villa Football Club can confirm that the Club have parted company with Head Coach Dean Smith.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) November 7, 2021
The club have decided to use the upcoming international break to hunt for a new manager, with Steven Gerrard among several candidates, as per The Athletic.
While the current squad were allegedly “gutted” at the news, so too was former player Grealish, who worked with Smith for two of his three years in charge.
Despite now working under managerial legend Pep Guardiola, Grealish took to social media to describe Smith as the “greatest of all time” when it came to management. High praise indeed from the most expensive ever Brit.
No1 will ever compare 💙❤️ the real goat ❤️❤️ https://t.co/Spp6ADIAo6
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) November 7, 2021
It remains to be seen whether a new manager will be able to turn their fortunes around, but Smith will be remembered fondly at Villa Park nonetheless.
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