Jack Grealish, the charismatic English footballer, is making waves both on and off the pitch following his loan move to Everton from Manchester City. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder, who joined the Toffees in the summer of 2025, has rediscovered his spark, leading the Premier League with four assists in just two matches. His stellar performances, including back-to-back man-of-the-match displays, have Everton fans dreaming of a revival at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium. To celebrate his scintillating start, Grealish took to Stockholm during the international break, enjoying a well-earned seven-hour pub crawl at the Auld Dub, an Irish bar, that left fans buzzing and social media ablaze. “They relaxed and enjoyed the evening. They ate, and they liked the atmosphere, it was good,” shared Mattias Mete, a worker at the pub who snapped a photo with the star.
Grealish’s move to Everton has been a revelation. After a challenging spell at Manchester City, where he started just seven Premier League matches last season under Pep Guardiola, Grealish sought a fresh start to reignite his love for the game. “For me, I wanted to come here and the main thing was to enjoy football. I absolutely love football and I want to have that feeling again, when you wake up on a matchday and you just can’t wait to get out there,” he told beIN Sports after a 2-0 win over Brighton, where he provided two assists. His joy was palpable again in a 3-2 victory at Wolves, where he orchestrated another two assists, helping Everton climb to fifth in the Premier League. “He is even better than I thought,” Everton manager David Moyes praised. “He probably needs a bit of love and attention. He needs the games as well.”
The Stockholm escapade came during a break from international duty, as Grealish was left out of England’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, a decision by coach Thomas Tuchel that stirred debate. “There’s no doubt I am a big fan of Jack Grealish. Big players and big personalities, always in the mix,” Tuchel explained, citing the fierce competition from players like Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze. Undeterred, Grealish embraced the opportunity to unwind, spending hours at the Auld Dub with friends, watching Liverpool’s clash with Arsenal. “It was a bit shocking to see him come in. You saw him play on Saturday, and then all of a sudden he appeared here out of nowhere,” Mete recounted, noting the group stayed until closing time, soaking in the lively atmosphere.
Grealish’s resurgence at Everton has been a breath of fresh air. His flair, evidenced by 60 touches and a 91.4% passing accuracy against Wolves, has made him the focal point of the Toffees’ attack. “Jack Grealish is a maverick, but he can play in a system and work hard for the team,” former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock enthused, while BBC Match of the Day’s Danny Murphy hailed Everton’s “creative and brave” forward line. Grealish’s impact extends beyond stats; his ability to win seven free-kicks in a single match and drive forward, carrying the ball over five meters on multiple occasions, has reinvigorated the squad. Fans mobbed him like a rock star at Molineux, a stark contrast to his time on City’s bench.
Off the pitch, Grealish’s Stockholm adventure sparked chatter, especially after a now-deleted social media post hinting at frustration with Guardiola’s rotation policy. “Feels so good to finally play three games in a row,” he captioned a screenshot, a subtle jab interpreted by fans as a nod to his limited minutes at City. Social media reactions poured in, with one supporter noting, “As a City fan can’t blame him he sat on that bench for so long, happy to see him enjoy his time at Everton and showing what he can do.” Another added, “Pep never really gave Jack the fair chance he deserved, but seeing Jack happy again, playing with freedom and joy, means everything to us as fans.”
As Everton prepare to face Grealish’s former club, Aston Villa, on September 13, the stage is set for another defining moment. Moyes, who lured Grealish to Merseyside, believes the best is yet to come. “He is making a big difference. Whether it’s his assists, his presence, lots of things,” Moyes said, crediting Grealish’s mentality for his rapid transformation. With his Irish heritage—his grandparents hailed from the Republic—and a nod to his roots at the Auld Dub, Grealish is embracing his new chapter. As he aims to secure a permanent spot in Everton’s starting lineup and potentially reclaim his England place for the 2026 World Cup, Grealish’s journey from forgotten man to Merseyside hero is one of the season’s most compelling stories.
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