Ashley Westwood - Sold to Burnley

[PaulWinch again]

Congratulations Ashley.

[Singapore Villa]

Good news.  There is a player there, in the right system.

[AGRIPPA]

Hes fantastic at pointing.For all 3 goals he spots the run, points to another player to cover the run, and stand about do nothing.

 If he is supposed to be a defensive midfielder then he needs to do his job properly.

Everytime... this is what I always see, passing the buck...

[UK Redsox]

For me, Westy is just a solid pro. Good to have in the squad but a position that Villa should be looking to upgrade

[PaulWinch again]

I think he's a good player, but needs to be made to work at a higher tempo.

[andyh]

I like Westwood.
Considering the step up he has made from Crewe, and the way the team has been set up to (not) play over the last 2 years I think he's developed very well.

He's our Mr.Dependable,  and now with better players around him, and with better coaching, I think he will prove to be a great asset to the club.

[Risso]

5 years, really? I think he needs to up his game and be a lot more than a basic water carrier, he doesn't impose himself on games nearly enough.

[ozzjim]

I think he is more talented than he appears at times and also think he has more ability in an attacking sense than we use at the moment. He is solid and dependable though. If Wilkins and Sherwood can teach him to track a run he might become even better.

[MoetVillan]

Delighted.  Been lucky enough to watch him develop from his crewe days (I go with my Dad to Crewe every now and then) and was really pleased we signed him.  Accurate passer, always making space for himself, and his understanding where other players are is terrific. hard working, underrated player that does a great deal for the team.  Well done mate

[Toronto Villa]

5 years, really? I think he needs to up his game and be a lot more than a basic water carrier, he doesn't impose himself on games nearly enough.

I'm kind of on the same page. The 5 year thing just protects us on a young player. We are clearly not making the Delph mistake again which is fine. Frankly had it been 3 or 4 the opinion on him would be the same. He's a little too vanilla for me. Nothing special but does the job when asked but you're not overly excited by what he brings. I hope he finds another notch or two to his game which he still has time to do. Every squad though needs Westwood type players who are good professionals and represent the club well on and off the field.

[usav]

5 years, really? I think he needs to up his game and be a lot more than a basic water carrier, he doesn't impose himself on games nearly enough.

I think that is harsh.  Watch the Liverpool semi-final again, he was superb in that game.

[*shellac*]

Good news.  I always like him.

Hope he plays extremely well this season and replace someone in the England squad.

[Matt Collins]

Can I ask those of you who don't rate westwood, what you make of Michael carrick?

[Concrete John]

Always liked Westwood and glad he's sticking around for 5 more years.  Does a lot of the unseen work and decent on the ball - one of Lambert's better signings and I want to see what he can do with better players around him.

[tomd2103]

Can I ask those of you who don't rate westwood, what you make of Michael carrick?

A better version of Ashley Westwood?