# Jack Grealish’s Triumphant Social Media Post After Premier League Player of the Month Win Sparks Man City Backlash and Fan Trolling Frenzy
In a stunning turn of events for the 29-year-old England international, Jack Grealish has been crowned the Premier League Player of the Month for August 2025. On loan at Everton from Manchester City, Grealish’s blistering start to the season—featuring four assists in just three matches—has reignited his career after years on the fringes at the Etihad. But his celebratory social media post, dropped mere moments after the official announcement, has ignited a firestorm, particularly from his former club and their die-hard supporters.
The post in question? A cheeky Instagram story from Grealish, showing him in an Everton kit holding the award graphic, captioned: “Released from the shackles of Pep’s rigidity – Jack is BACK! 💙 Who’s crying in Manchester? 😏 #POTM #EvertonTillIDie.” Accompanied by a clip of his assist against Wolves, the message was a not-so-subtle dig at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, under whom Grealish started only seven league games last season. It quickly amassed over a million views, but the backlash was swift and savage.
Man City fans, still smarting from Grealish’s loan departure, flooded the comments and quote-tweets with memes and jabs. “From treble winner to Toffees savior? Enjoy the relegation battle, Jack 😂,” quipped one viral reply from a City supporter account, racking up thousands of likes. Others trolled his past holiday antics, photoshopping him into Ibiza party scenes with captions like “Player of the Month for August… and September’s Vegas trip?” References to his 2022 Premier League title celebrations resurfaced, with fans mocking, “Won the PL with us, now winning assists for mid-table? Thanks for the memories!” Even City_Xtra, a prominent fan page, posted a throwback quote from Grealish praising Guardiola, adding: “Words from a ‘wanted’ player… now thriving elsewhere? Ouch.”
The trolling extended beyond fans. Pundits on Sky Sports called it “a bold but bitter move,” while rival supporters piled on, with Arsenal and Liverpool accounts amplifying the digs. Everton faithful, however, lapped it up, hailing Grealish as their new hero in the club’s shiny new stadium era. His form—more assists in August than his last two City seasons combined—has fans dreaming of a permanent £50m deal.
Grealish’s post underscores his revival under David Moyes, but at what cost? As Everton face City in the upcoming derby, the banter is set to boil over. For now, the trolling train shows no signs of stopping, proving football’s rivalries run deeper than any award.
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