Jack Grealish

New Yorke wrote:Does the terms of his loan even allow him to play for us in the last 2 games?

Vasher wrote:The terms of his loan ended completely after Forest's final game. He is available for selection in the last two games. Let's hope Sid pushes Lambert to throw Jack into the mixer!

Billy McBingo wrote:Is Grealish left or right sided?

villashrew wrote:I would give him a start, robinson up front and Donacien at the back. Play 4-4-2 and say to them go on enjoy yourselves. Guzan, Bertrand, Vlaar, Donacien, Lowton, Westy, Delph, Grealish, Albrighton, Robinson, Wieman. What have we got to lose?

Andy_Villa wrote:

Billy McBingo wrote:Is Grealish left or right sided?

Both. & behind the striker. So is Jordan Graham.

Billy McBingo wrote:The United game tonight gave a good example. Like us now they have nothing to play for and gave the young lad Wilson a go. He scored twice.

It might not pay off as well for us but we don't know until we try! Same goes for Robinson.

Jack Grealish has travelled with the Aston Villa squad for tonight’s match at title favourites Manchester City after returning from an encouraging loan spell.

Grealish trained with the first team group yesterday after reporting back from Notts County and is in contention to be among the matchday 18 at the Etihad Stadium this evening.

The 18-year-old winger was given a hero’s send off at Meadow Lane when he said his farewells earlier this week after helping the Magpies to League One survival.

Grealish made 38 appearances for Sean Derry’s team, scoring five goals, and became a popular figure with County fans during his season-long loan.

He is yet to make his competitive Villa debut and has only been in one previous matchday squad, as an unused substitute for the 4-2 Premier League defeat to Chelsea under Alex McLeish at Villa Park on March 31 2012.

First team coach and under-21 development coach Gordon Cowans has made several trips to Meadow Lane to watch Grealish during his loan.

Paul Lambert: Jack Grealish can flourish if he keeps his feet on the ground

Paul Lambert believes Jack Grealish has a bright future at Aston Villa – provided the teenager can keep his feet on the ground.

Grealish was handed a competitive debut for his boyhood club as an 88th-minute substitute for Ryan Bertrand in Wednesday night’s 4-0 defeat at Manchester City.

The Bodymoor Heath academy graduate’s introduction came too late to make an impact, but the 18-year-old winger could be in contention for more game-time at Tottenham on Sunday.

Lambert admits Grealish has the potential to make a name for himself after maturing during a season-long loan spell at Notts County in League One.

“Jack did really well at Notts County and it shows the magnitude that they have to respond to be anywhere near this level consistently,” said Lambert.

That’s the big thing, but he’s got potential and that’s what it is at the minute.

“It’s a big, big gulf but he’s done great at Notts County. You have to keep your feet on the ground if you’re going to be a footballer.

‘‘You have to sacrifice a lot of things when you’re a teenager right through until you’re about 35.

“If he keeps his head down, works hard and never thinks he’s above anything then he’s got a chance but he’s still only a kid.

“He’s got an absolute mile to go. You just have to think you’ve never made it until the day you hang up your boots really.

“It’s a short career. If you win something let it go the next day and never dwell on it. That’s the important thing.

“You don’t live on your past, you just keep down that road that you’re going to be a footballer. If you do that you won’t go far wrong.”