Jack Grealish on Under-21 duty for Ireland: agents have been fighting over the talented youngster for some time Picture: Sportsfile
Behind every professional footballer is an agent and an increasing number of football’s middle men are Irish, writes John Fallon
As Ireland and Aston Villa mounted frantic attempts to keep emerging star Jack Grealish onside in October in the face of competition from elsewhere, a third and more elaborate jostle was under way for the 19-year-old.
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