Jack Grealish, current Manchester City winger and former Aston Villa player, discussed the impact of playing Gaelic football on his athletic development. He represented Warwickshire GAA at Croke Park in 2009 and noted that the physical nature of the sport helped toughen him up for a professional football career. Grealish openly admitted that he continued to play Gaelic football without Aston Villa's knowledge, which raised concern for his management. Despite pressure to stop for safety reasons, he cherished the opportunity to compete, highlighting the sport's influence on his resilience and skills.
"I never wanted to stop playing, I wanted to carry on. I did privately, but Villa wouldn't find out... They were just wanting me to stop, you know, for my own good."
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