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Jack Grealish sends four-word message after sickening attack by Birmingham fan


Jack Grealish had a simple message after the most eventful day of his career in which he was assaulted by a Birmingham fan before scoring the winner in the Second City derby.

The Aston Villa midfielder was targeted by a Blues supporter during the early stages of the match at St Andrew’s.

A fan ran on to the pitch from the stands and clumped Grealish from behind, knocking him to the ground.

Several of the youngster’s teammates came to his aid before the man was restrained and later arrested by West Midlands Police.

Grealish would go on to the have the last laugh, however, scoring in the second half to give Dean Smith’s side their second win over their fiercest rivals this season.

Grealish celebrates his goal

And the 23-year-old took to Twitter on Sunday evening to post: “The cream always rises.”

Birmingham condemned the attack, saying in a club statement: “Birmingham City Football Club would like to apologise to Jack Grealish and Aston Villa Football Club for an incident in this afternoon’s derby match.

“We deplore the behaviour of the individual who committed this act and rest assured he will be banned from St. Andrew’s for life. The club will also support any further punishment this individual may face in the eyes of the law.

Grealish was targeted by a fan

“The club will be working with the relevant authorities to investigate all the circumstances and we will be reviewing our stadium safety procedures.

“What happened has no place in football or society. Jack is a Birmingham lad and regardless of club allegiance should not have been subjected to this – there are no excuses.

“Again, we apologise to Jack and all at Aston Villa Football Club.”

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