Jack Grieves Explained

Jack Grieves (born 5 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Ross County, on loan from club Watford.

Career

Youth career

Born in Watford, Grieves was first spotted at 8 years old when playing in a local tournament, and was signed in 2013 after a trial at the club.^[1]

Jack was released from the Academy at 14 in 2019, and went to play football at Everett Rovers and then Leverstock Green.

Grieves joined Watford for the second time in 2020 after taking another trial.^{[2] [3]}

Senior career

He made his senior Watford debut on 7 January 2023, coming on as a second-half substitute for Leandro Bacuna in a 2–0 home defeat to Reading in the second round of the FA Cup.

In June 2023, Watford announced that Grieves had been offered a professional contract with the club.^[4] The following month, he signed a three-year contract with the club holding an option to extend the deal by a further year.^[5]

Grieves joined Ross County in July 2024 on a loan deal until the end of the season.^[6]

Personal life

Grieves hails from a footballing family, with a number of relatives playing for Watford. His great-grandfather was wing-half Reg Williams, while his great-great-grandfather was goalkeeper Skilly Williams.^[7] His father, Darren, most notably played for AFC Wimbledon, while his uncle, Danny, played as a midfielder.^{[2] [8]}

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Watford	2022–23	Championship	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
	2023–24	Championship	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
	Total		4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
Ross County (loan)	2024–25	Scottish Premiership	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	6	0
Career total			8	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	11	0

Notes and References

1. Web site: Talk Us Through: Jack Grieves. 29 May 2024. watfordfc.com.
2. Web site: Jack Grieves. 7 January 2023. watfordfc.com.
3. Web site: Getting To Know: Jack Grieves. 29 March 2022. 7 January 2023. watfordfc.com.
4. Web site: Academy: Contract Offers & Departures Confirmed. 13 June 2023. 26 July 2023. watfordfc.com.
5. Web site: Official: Grieves & Adu-Poku Agree Pro Deals. 19 July 2023. 26 July 2023. watfordfc.com.
6. News: Official: Grieves Joins Ross County On Loan. 24 July 2024 . Watford FC . 24 July 2024.
7. Web site: Grieves: "Growing Up Playing For The Club You Support Is Everything You Dream About". 14 June 2022. 8 January 2023. watfordfc.com.
8. Web site: Academy: New Scholars Announced. 3 July 2021. 7 January 2023. watfordfc.com.