December 22nd 2024.
Michael Owen was absolutely livid with some Aston Villa fans after their recent match against Manchester City. In fact, he was so angry that he took to social media to express his disgust. The reason behind his rage? Aston Villa fans were booing Jack Grealish, who is now playing for City.
Grealish, a former Aston Villa player, played the entire game against his old team on Saturday. However, instead of receiving a warm welcome, he was met with loud boos and jeers from some of the Villa Park crowd. This did not sit well with Owen, who believes that Grealish deserves the utmost respect from his former fans.
In his message on social media, Owen explained that he is a passionate person and it's only natural for things in football to make his "blood boil." But what happened at Villa Park left him feeling sick to his stomach. He couldn't understand why some fans would boo a player who had contributed so much to their team in the past.
Owen also made it clear that he does not believe in stereotyping people based on their job or where they are from. He knows from personal experience that there are good and bad people in all walks of life. However, he firmly believes that the Villa fans who booed Grealish fall into the latter category and should be ashamed of their actions.
He reminded them that Grealish is a product of their very own academy and has been a lifelong supporter of the club. He played a crucial role in getting Aston Villa back into the Premier League and was a key player for them during his time there. Despite all of this, he was still subjected to booing and disrespect from some of his former fans.
Owen praised Grealish's loyalty and dedication to the club, even when they were not performing well. He pointed out that Grealish was rarely injured and consistently delivered Man of the Match performances. And when he did eventually leave for Manchester City, he brought in a whopping £100 million for the club.
The former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker also highlighted Grealish's story, which he believes is close to perfect. He joined his local club at the age of six and worked his way up to become the club captain. He played over 200 games for Aston Villa and cemented his place as one of the best players to ever wear their iconic claret and blue shirt.
Owen also acknowledged that footballers are fans too, both before and after their playing careers. He believes that fans can declare their love for a team without any consequences, but for footballers, it's a different story. They have a limited time in the game and want to achieve as much success as possible during that time. And sometimes, that means moving on to bigger and better clubs.
He asked fans to put themselves in Grealish's shoes. How would they feel if they were constantly booed and called names by fans of their hometown club? Would they still have the same love and loyalty for that club? Owen also pointed out that when a new player is signed by a club, fans welcome them with open arms, so why is it so different when a player leaves?
In the end, Owen urged Aston Villa fans to show some respect and appreciation for Grealish. He reminded them that he is a talented and successful player who will always be proud of where he comes from. And it's heartbreaking for him to have to endure the mindless and pathetic booing from his former fans.
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