Lescott Blames Grealish for Controversial Tweet

Joleon Lescott has revealed that Jack Grealish played a role in the infamous car tweet that angered Aston Villa fans during their disastrous relegation season in 2016. After a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Liverpool, Lescott tweeted a picture of a luxury Mercedes, claiming it was an accidental post sent from his pocket while driving. He disclosed that Grealish had sent him the photo of the car he desired, which led to the incident. Lescott noted that Grealish frequently remarks he would take responsibility for the tweet, suggesting it was not solely his fault. The former Aston Villa defender emphasized that he typically does not tweet after games and was caught off guard by the backlash. The 2015-2016 season was a low point for Villa, ending in relegation with only 17 points.