Manchester City star Jack Grealish sends message to Sheffield Wednesday duo Dominic Iorfa and Barry Bannan

Manchester City star Jack Grealish has congratulated Sheffield Wednesday duo Dominic Iorfa and Barry Bannan on their League One play-off final triumph.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 30th May 2023, 14:51 BST
Updated 30th May 2023, 14:55 BST

The Owls duo started at Wembley as the club defeated Barnsley 1-0 to secure a return to the Championship. Grealish is familiar with the pair, having played with Bannan at Aston Villa and Iorfa on England under-21 duty.

Posting on his Instagram story, Grealish said: “Congrats boys [Bannan and Iorfa’s Intagram usernames] and buzzing for Darren Moore what a guy.”

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Wednesday’s victory was clinched by Josh Windass, who powered a header past Barnsley goalkeeper Harry Isted to send the Owls to the second tier. The goal was scored in time added on to the second half of extra-time, which only added to the frenzy among Wednesday supporters.

Grealish is familiar with the pair, having played with Bannan at Aston Villa and Iorfa on England under-21 duty. Image: Michael Regan/Getty ImagesGrealish is familiar with the pair, having played with Bannan at Aston Villa and Iorfa on England under-21 duty. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images
Grealish is familiar with the pair, having played with Bannan at Aston Villa and Iorfa on England under-21 duty. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Grealish has thrived since his days as a prospect at Aston Villa, where he was a teammate of Bannan’s. He left Villa Park in 2021, joining Manchester City. He has since made 87 appearances and lifted the Premier League title twice.

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