Jack Grealish points apology after ‘two-day boozy bender in pub and karaoke bar’
Jack Grealish has apologised for the behaviour which resulted in him being dropped from Everton’s last three Premier League matches
Jack Grealish featured in a behind closed doors friendly for Everton(Image: Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
Jack Grealish has issued an apology following the conduct that saw him axed from Everton’s previous three Premier League fixtures.
The midfielder was omitted from the Toffees’ 3-1 League Cup victory over Newcastle United and the subsequent 1-0 Premier League triumph against the same opponents. Manager David Moyes then excluded him again for Everton’s 3-1 success against Coventry City at Hill Dickinson.
However, Grealish has now been welcomed back into the fold. The club arranged for him to feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County, signalling they’re moving past his indiscretions.
Jack Grealish uploaded this message to social media(Image: Instagram/jackgrealish)
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Taking to Instagram, Grealish publicly apologised to supporters. He wrote: “Nice to be back out there with the boys today after a few good days training,” reports the Mirror.
“I want to apologise to the fans and everyone at the club for not being able to help the team the last few weeks. I love playing for this club and I can’t wait to be back playing in front of you guys in an Everton shirt. See you all soon.”
Everton addressed Grealish’s absence with a straightforward statement on social media. When he missed his second consecutive match, the club announced: “Jack Grealish is not match fit and therefore not part of tonight’s squad.”
Grealish had also been absent for the 2-0 loss at Arsenal due to illness. A “breach of club discipline” and fitness concerns were cited as reasons for him missing the following three fixtures.
Moyes declined to discuss Grealish’s situation when questioned about whether he’d feature against Coventry. The former Manchester United boss said: “You probably know I’m not going to give any details. It’s a club decision, it’s something I don’t want to speak too much about.”
However, a report from The Sun suggested the Manchester City loanee, drank at a karaoke bar in the late hours on Monday night before hitting the pub with friends the next day.
It added Grealish reportedly spent Monday, October 19, drinking in London, where he remained at a karaoke bar until late into the evening.
The England international is then said to have returned to the North West before meeting friends for another late drinking session on Tuesday, October 20.
