Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[Axl Rose]

The other thing about Westwood is he's so deeply entrenched in a culture of failure here it might just be best for both parties that he moves.

I read somewhere that with Guzan Clark leaving this summer, with the exception of Agbonlahor Westwood has made the most appearances for us.  Something like 120 games.

In any other era I doubt if he'd have made it to double figures in a Villa shirt before the club realised he wasn't good enough and quickly shipped him out.

he has never been good enough, does not tackle, create, score or defend.

What's your point?

He's not very good?

Well, he is a pointer.

Haha. You're right. He'd win gold in pointing if it was an Olympic sport.

He's the worst player I've ever seen at Villa. He's not a c u next Tuesday in the Richards/Obeselahor mould, but time to get rid. I'd accept £6, let alone 6 million.

[Nastylee]

He's not the worse villa player ever, massively ott.

[Axl Rose]

He's not the worse villa player ever, massively ott.

It's just an opinion, mate.

I think midfield is the most important area of a football team. For years it's been our weak point, and for years we've struggled as a team. And sadly, for years, Westwood has been a mainstay in it.

He offers nothing of note. He isn't strong or quick, doesn't tackle properly, doesn't beat a man. He can barely pass a ball decisively. He has no personality on the pitch, shows no passion, either. I groan every time I see him named in the team. If he's sold, it'll be something to celebrate.

I stand by my point. But that's all it is.

[Dave]

Imagine hearing you are breaking your transfer record, the excitement and anticipation and then finding out you'd bought Ashley Westwood.

Gray cost them around £9m, so I'd be surprised if we're holding out for that much.

[old man villa fan]

He's not the worse villa player ever, massively ott.

It's just an opinion, mate.

I think midfield is the most important area of a football team. For years it's been our weak point, and for years we've struggled as a team. And sadly, for years, Westwood has been a mainstay in it.

He offers nothing of note. He isn't strong or quick, doesn't tackle properly, doesn't beat a man. He can barely pass a ball decisively. He has no personality on the pitch, shows no passion, either. I groan every time I see him named in the team. If he's sold, it'll be something to celebrate.

I stand by my point. But that's all it is.

Have to agree with that.  In a position where you need to be strong, we are weak.  Every time we have brought in a stronger player to play in the middle with Westwood, they end up getting in each others way resulting in no fluidity in the play.  Various managers have tried to play him in slightly different positions but he keeps on dropping back deep.  Is it because he is more comfortable picking the ball up unmarked and having time on the ball to think.  If so, it shows his limitations.

[sid1964]

I work by the Villa, I will gladly take Westwood to Burnley today in my car, I wont need a sat nav, as Westwood can point the way!

[ciggiesnbeer]

Even after watching him for these years I still have no idea what kind of midfielder Westwood is.

I have no doubt he wants to do well and respects the club but in our state we just do not have room for a midfield player who has as little impact on games like Westwood.

[Matt Collins]

Westwood the worst EVER player you've seen at villa???!

Leonhardsen, bakke, gudjonsson, djemba djemba

Gary Gardner is worse as well

[ciggiesnbeer]

By the way , my early impressions of Wyness are rather good. We seem to be getting our targets and selling players we dont want for decent money.

[mr underhill]

he's our very own Daniel Levy

[Axl Rose]

Westwood the worst EVER player you've seen at villa???!

Leonhardsen, bakke, gudjonsson, djemba djemba

Gary Gardner is worse as well

Ha. True, Gardner and Djemba Djemba are bad. But I'd prefer either to Westwood. Djemba Djemba was far more athletic for one. And Gardner has looked decent on loan, and for under 21's.

But, to be fair, you do have a point.

Leonhardson was pretty decent from what I remember in 2002-03. Joey, too.

[UK Redsox]

Westwood the worst EVER player you've seen at villa???!

Leonhardsen, bakke, gudjonsson, djemba djemba

Gary Gardner is worse as well

Mark Kinsella

[Richard E]

Westwood the worst EVER player you've seen at villa???!

Leonhardsen, bakke, gudjonsson, djemba djemba

Gary Gardner is worse as well

Mark Kinsella

Bernie Gallagher (RIP), Steve Sims...

[MonsXI]

Imagine hearing you are breaking your transfer record, the excitement and anticipation and then finding out you'd bought Ashley Westwood.

Gray cost them around £9m, so I'd be surprised if we're holding out for that much.

£6m according to wiki

[brian green]

I did not have the courage to post Bernie Gallagher.  Just like Gestede, a thoroughly good, likeable bloke who could not play football.