‘You can be better than Gazza’ – Aston Villa fans issue bold claims to player

Aston Villa stormed into the automatic promotion spots on Sunday afternoon, after a comfortable victory over fierce local rivals Birmingham City saw Steve Bruce’s side leapfrog Derby County into second place.

Winger Albert Adomah opened the scoring in the 60th minute to give the hosts the lead, before midfielder Conor Hourihane’s dipping volley from distance ensured the points remained in the claret and blue side of the West Midlands metropolis.

Manager Bruce has been away from the side for much of the week following the sad loss of his father, but was welcomed back to the club with a resounding display by his side.

A number of stellar displays across the park catapulted Villa into their highest position since their relegation in 2016, with winger Jack Grealish particularly performing well on the flanks.

The local lad has excelled since returning from injury, and took to Twitter to declare his delight at yet another three points…

Keep showing up the critics Jack. Superb once again. Running rings around the Championship. UTV.

— Matt Lynch (@mattlyynch) February 11, 2018

Save your partying for your 40s and you can be better than Gazza. It's great seeing a Brummie in the team with so much skill.

— Christhevillan ???????? (@christhevillan) February 11, 2018

Jack, when the "big move" deal comes your way just do one thing… listen to what your claret and blue heart tells you. Always follow your claret and blue heart and you will be happy.

— Marcus Markou (@PapaSonsFilm) February 11, 2018

Atmosphere was the best I've ever seen it . You played unreal ! I saw arms legs glasses hats kids drinks burgers and pies all over the place after the goals ????????

— MISS AVFC (@kirsty_woolley) February 11, 2018

You are the best player in the world.

— James (@Shead_AV) February 11, 2018

Keep going lad! Work hard, graft hard, put the extra effort in and this is what happens! Great team performance and great to see you put in a brilliant shift…especially with it being those delusional bottom feeders ????????????

— Justin Murphy (@murfhee) February 11, 2018

Great performance Jack. You were absolutely on fire and have been these last few weeks. We are now seeing the true talent you are and every week you are putting a great shift in. Love it and keep up the great work. Need to cement 2nd spot and make it ours for rest of the season

— GIGBUDDY23 (@GIGBUDDY23) February 11, 2018