Will Grigg
Northern Irish footballer (born 1991)
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Key Takeaways
- William Donald Grigg (born 3 July 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Chesterfield.
- Since then, he has played for a number of clubs, including Brentford, MK Dons, Wigan, Sunderland, and Rotherham.
- It has become a popular football chant.
- He was educated at Solihull School and was signed by Birmingham City at the age of seven.
- After his release by Birmingham in 2007, Grigg became a student at Solihull College of Technology and turned out for Solihull Moors' youth team.
William Donald Grigg (born 3 July 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Chesterfield.
Grigg began his professional career at Walsall and came to prominence during the 2012–13 season, winning the club's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards. Since then, he has played for a number of clubs, including Brentford, MK Dons, Wigan, Sunderland, and Rotherham.
In 2016, a Wigan Athletic supporter created the song "Will Grigg's on fire" as a tribute to Grigg, sung to the tune of "Freed from Desire" by Italian singer Gala. It has become a popular football chant.
Early life and career
Grigg was born in Solihull, West Midlands. He was educated at Solihull School and was signed by Birmingham City at the age of seven. He progressed through the club's youth teams, but suffered a broken leg at age 15. After his release by Birmingham in 2007, Grigg became a student at Solihull College of Technology and turned out for Solihull Moors' youth team.
Club career
Stratford Town
In September 2007, Grigg signed non-contract terms with Midland Alliance side Stratford Town and made his first team debut in a 0–0 FA Cup qualifying draw versus Hednesford Town on 15 September. He started the replay and was substituted after 58 minutes for Steven Ruck. Grigg scored in a league match versus Biddulph Victoria on 29 September and again versus Racing Club Warwick on 7 October.
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