Aston Villa fans react to impending exit of maligned midfielder
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Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood has arrived at Turf Moor to complete a medical before officially signing for Burnley.
With the Clarets on the brink of finalising a Deadline Day swoop, fans of the West Midlands outfit have been reacting to news of the 26-year-old’s imminent departure.
A healthy majority have paid tribute to the Nantwich-native, with many praising his unflinching work ethic throughout a difficult period for the club.
@ARWesty15 Good luck at Burnley, you’ll be great there. Always appreciated all of your efforts for Villa and wish you all the best
— Tom Joseph Harding (@joseph20121995) January 31, 2017
@Si_Staples1970 @ThePeterMorse @murphavfc @CreweChronicle @ARWesty15 He’s a lovely lad is Ash. 🙂 puts his heart and soul into playing.
— ❤ Pamela Champion ❤ (@pamela35lynsey) January 31, 2017
All the best to @ARWesty15 Always gave his all through difficult times. #AVFC
— David O’Neill (@DavidONeillRDS) January 31, 2017
Meanwhile, some took the chance to criticise certain sections of the Villa support which haven’t always been too kind to Westwood.
Good luck at Burnley @ARWesty15 Actually cared about the club, always gave 100% and didn’t deserve the boo boys’ attention imo #avfc
— Louise C (@Lou_IzIs) January 31, 2017
@ARWesty15 Good luck Westy !! Congrats on getting back to Prem before Villa !!
— Stephen Hall (@stevehall3112) January 31, 2017
@ARWesty15 good luck in your new venture,I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad word to say about you,under rated Imo! ❤
— Shaun Beasley (@shaunbeasley98) January 31, 2017
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