Andy Townsend: Fitting if Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish lifts the cup
Former skipper Andy Townsend says he would love to see boyhood fans Dean Smith and Jack Grealsih lift the League Cup with Villa.
Townsend is the last Villa captain to have won the competition – with his side thumping Leeds 3-0 at Wembley back in 1996.
A boyhood Chelsea fan, the midfielder joined the Villians from the Stamford Bridge outfit in 1993.
And he admits it would be even more special if the team are successful on Sunday – with manager Smith and captain Gralish boyhood Villians.
“For Dean and Jack, to experience the Villa fans in full song at the end during the trophy lift, I’ve really got my fingers crossed,” Townsend said.
“Of all the captains that have followed me over the years, I think it would be so right for Jack to lift the trophy because he’s a Villa boy through and through.
“With the gaffer being a Villa man, hopefully they can get it done.”
