Jamie Webster Addresses Jack Grealish Criticism Following Liverpool Accusations and Instagram Post: Exclusive Interview
Liverpool musician and prominent figure in the city’s fan culture, Jamie Webster, has stepped forward to address the criticism aimed at Jack Grealish following Manchester City’s triumph in the Champions League. The controversy arose when 27-year-old Grealish shared an Instagram story alongside Brandon Ashton, the kitman for Manchester City, with the caption: “Weekend in paradise my friend? Let’s f****n avvvvv it.”
Grealish’s post caught the attention of media outlets due to its reference to Webster’s popular song, “Weekend in Paradise,” which gained prominence among football fans after Liverpool’s appearances in the Champions League finals in recent years. The lyrics of the song have been chanted by supporters across the country, and it became synonymous with celebratory moments in football, including scenes at Shevchenko Park in Kyiv during the 2018 final, as well as fan parks in Madrid and Paris for Liverpool’s subsequent Champions League finals.
Some publications interpreted Grealish’s use of lyrics in his Instagram post as a deliberate jab at Liverpool, with whom Manchester City has had a competitive rivalry for several years. This interpretation sparked frustration among Liverpool fans, but Jamie Webster has come forward to support the former Aston Villa captain.
Webster, known for his hit song “Weekend in Paradise,” released as part of his ‘We Get By’ EP in 2020, clarified that his music is not limited to Liverpool fans and that players and supporters from other clubs are free to enjoy it as well. Taking to Twitter, he expressed his thoughts, saying, “Just because I’m a Liverpool fan, it doesn’t mean that players and fans from other clubs can’t enjoy my music. I’ve spoken with Jack about football and music a few times; he’s a top player and a top fella.”
Webster’s defense of Grealish aims to dispel any notion of animosity between the musician and the Manchester City player, emphasizing the inclusive nature of his music and the camaraderie that can exist between football enthusiasts from different teams.