Following yesterday evening’s 1-0 victory over Cardiff City at Villa Park, one man in particular was taking the headlines for his 85th minute strike.
Step forward Mr Jack Grealish.
1.) Stop what you're doing ????
2.) Watch this video with your sound ????
3.) You're welcome ????#PartOfThePride #AVFC pic.twitter.com/G318UTDgZ8
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) April 11, 2018
It wasn’t just the fans that erupted as the ball left his foot.
Enjoy that one boss?#AVFC pic.twitter.com/Z4lElsSq0V
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) April 11, 2018
Shame we couldn’t have seen Neil Warnock’s face at that moment!
With Jack criticised by some for his lack of an end product, in 24 games in the season of 2017/18 he has now contributed three goals and four assists. He’s also now scored in back to back matches following his consolation effort against Norwich City in the previous game so he’s coming along nicely for us now and long may that continue.
Fans certainly weren’t slow to come forward in their response to the goal.
I live for moments like these #avfc
— The Two Rons (@tonyglloyd) April 11, 2018
I broke my flag when going nuts in the Holte ????
— Riz Shiz (@Razor_Sharper) April 11, 2018
Sensational strike, chuffed to bits that I was there to see it #astonvilla @JackGrealish1 #avfc #partofthepride
— Mikes _Portraits (@Mikes_Portraits) April 11, 2018
Remember a couple of years ago and people were saying he was overrated?
This is what we could see that you couldn't
— ODB (@ODB_69) April 11, 2018
Watched that 83 times now. What a goal by @JackGrealish1 absolute quality player. ????
— Bailey McCoy (@baileymccoy444) April 11, 2018
Prince William certainly picked the right game to be at as he snuck in last night and somebody whose bigger than you and me appeared to like Grealish’s effort as well.
And we'll leave you with this…@JackGrealish1's wonder goal getting the royal seal of approval ????#AVFC pic.twitter.com/f8uqxSGPkK
— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) April 10, 2018
The thoughts of the man himself have also received a positive reaction from fans.
Brilliant performance last night from the boys & a much needed win! Nice to get the winner & see villa park rocking! Another important game Friday #AVFC ⚽️???????? pic.twitter.com/wtCxaxBG1f
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish1) April 11, 2018
Well done Jack never gave up trying to make things happen & a brilliant goal to win the game! #UTV
— Julie Edmonds (@Julie_Bayley_) April 11, 2018
Another massive match next on Friday evening as we host Leeds United and I can’t be alone in hoping Jack makes it three from three, even if it’s not quite as spectacular as that effort.
