Ashley Westwood....

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:28 pm

New contract in the offing? Official site posting a picture of a brew on twitter....

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:30 pm

Hope so— like good news

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:31 pm

Three-year contract. Get in!

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... -year-deal

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:31 pm

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Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:34 pm

Great news, now we just need Tarky to do the same.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm

How old will he be

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm

ecc wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:31 pm
Three-year contract. Get in!

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... -year-deal

Fantastic news. Just had to be done.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:36 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm
How old will he be

85

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:39 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm
How old will he be

Boom straight in with a negative, we’ll done

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:39 pm

Very good news. Has been a great player for us.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:39 pm

Fantastic news, his improvement in the last few seasons has been massive.

You could see the quality when he came on at Millwall, the left footed ball to Lowton in the second goal build up for example.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:40 pm

Fantastic stuff.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:42 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm
How old will he be

I assume you know, but as he’s only 30, do you have an issue with one of our most consistent performers being given a new deal.

claretblue · Post by **claretblue** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:44 pm

Ashley:
‘...it really feels like home now...’

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:44 pm

3 more years with Westwood as playmaker - Yes Please!

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:47 pm

Well done Westy

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:47 pm

If anyone deserved an new contract, it’s Ashley Westwood, fantastic news

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:48 pm

Great business! Hopefully other players to follow suit very soon.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:50 pm

Fantastic news what a player he is for us. Not bad for a ‘cast off’.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:51 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm
How old will he be

About 28 years older than you from the sounds of it

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:52 pm

Brilliant news. Love Westy.

What a week!

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:54 pm

summitclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:35 pm
Fantastic news. Just had to be done.

It's the announcement we've all been waiting for.

Well done, Ashley Westwood.

UTC

buzzclarets79 · Post by **buzzclarets79** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:06 pm

What was he £3m from villa? Shows you don't need to spend big to get quality, great news westy signed up, great on the pitch and obviously a character in the dressing room, got him for his best years I'd say at 30.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:15 pm

Excellent news.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:20 pm

I can hear Tony's keyboard keys being hammered from here.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:40 pm

Bigvince wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:39 pm
Boom straight in with a negative, we’ll done

I am just a tad worried how old our squad will still be in a year or two

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:43 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:40 pm
I am just a tad worried how old our squad will still be in a year or two

If Westwood is still starting in 2029 then worry

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:44 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:40 pm
I am just a tad worried how old our squad will still be in a year or two

Probably 1 or 2 years older than they are now

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:00 pm

Good to read. Come on leaps and bounds with us.

JTClaret · Post by **JTClaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:02 pm

My first thought was 'how old is he?' - It's not 'will' he be granted... I thought he was older than 30, and also felt like he'd been here longer than 3 and a half years.

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:10 pm

Not bad for a 5m bit-part villa reject

Gwan Westy

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:18 pm

Club put out info like this when I'm awaiting the big event of the week - the Tesco delivery. I'll get something written for the main site.

Outstanding news on both fronts - everything I ordered was delivered and what a good bit of news getting Westwood signed up. I believe Cork is likely to be next.

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:34 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:18 pm
Club put out info like this when I'm awaiting the big event of the week - the Tesco delivery. I'll get something written for the main site.

Outstanding news on both fronts - everything I ordered was delivered and what a good bit of news getting Westwood signed up. I believe Cork is likely to be next.

Thats because you believed Darren Bentley when he said no more activity today

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:43 pm

Article now on site at

https://www.uptheclarets.com/westwood-s ... field-news

Petersa · Post by **Petersa** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:44 pm

Not only good news on the field but a lot of the squad will continue to be able to get to training via Ash's cab service.....relief all round

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:53 pm

super news one of our most consistent players well deserved

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:53 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:18 pm
Club put out info like this when I'm awaiting the big event of the week - the Tesco delivery. I'll get something written for the main site.

Outstanding news on both fronts - everything I ordered was delivered and what a good bit of news getting Westwood signed up. I believe Cork is likely to be next.

Plenty of tea bags I hope Tony. A fresh brew for every start. Just like Ashley.

BOYSIE31 · Post by **BOYSIE31** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:00 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 2:43 pm
If Westwood is still starting in 2029 then worry

At this rate he will be

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:03 pm

well deserved !!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:20 pm

superdimitri wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:53 pm
Plenty of tea bags I hope Tony. A fresh brew for every start. Just like Ashley.

To be honest, I reckon I probably drink more tea than he does.

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:25 pm

BOYSIE31 wrote: ↑
Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:00 pm
At this rate he will be

He's a great young prospect by our average squad age

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:28 pm

I think Benson Thomas and Dunne need to be tied down if they are showing the promise commented on by quite a few posters on here, as the benefits would be clear for all and Boysie to see viz lowering the age of the squad!!!!

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:31 pm

Would be great if we gave Bardsley another three years too. The squad might not benefit much beyond next season but hearing and maybe seeing Boysie have apoplexy would be fun.

Long Time Lurker · Post by **Long Time Lurker** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:19 pm

Very happy with this news, Westy definitely deserved a new contract. He has been excellent for us and he still has a lot to give.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 8:24 pm

Yes, he will be a bit on the old side for a regular PL player, but he has other qualities besides his energetic midfield displays.
I like him. I wonder if, given his comments about the club, if he could stay on as a coach? He seems the right type to stay in the game.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:55 pm

Blimey! people moan when we don't tie our players to long-term contracts, and then as soon as we do secure the services of one of our most committed and reliable performers, some folks still find time to gripe.

It's been a really good week, and the feel good factor is returning to the club once again.

Blooding youngsters at Leicester (albeit in defeat) and Millwall in an impressive victory, Ash Barnes getting some useful minutes with the u23's, talk of a takeover, and now getting Stephens in the building, and ensuring we secure Westy's services for a good few years.

3 points against the Saints tomorrow would round things off nicely.

Local cricketer · Post by **Local cricketer** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:06 am

Not exactly bringing the average down is it

Long Time Lurker · Post by **Long Time Lurker** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:28 am

Local cricketer wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:06 am
Not exactly bringing the average down is it

I understand and appreciate were you are coming from, but I don't have a problem with us rewarding older players who have proven themselves and given a lot to the club with new contracts. That makes a lot of sense to me, if they put in the performances they stay with us for the long term. Do right by us and we do right by them.

What I have a problem with is failing to fill the gaps in the squad that inevitably open up with young players who could be expected to have longer futures with the club and generate revenue by increasing in value. If we keep filling those gaps with older players, like we have been doing, then we are going to suffer one way or the other.

A new contract for a player who is in the later years of their career should be something to strive for. It should be a well deserved reward for services rendered to the club. It shouldn't be a means of making up for poor recruitment performance in the shape of cheap emergency sticking plasters at the expense of a long term financial strategy ( irrespective of whether those players can still put in good performances at the moment ).

Westy fully deserved his new contract in my eyes and I'm a staunch advocate of lowering the age of the squad.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:36 am

Villa cast off. I bet they wish they had him now. Excellent player who has got better as he has got older. Glad we have him for another 3 years.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 1:58 am

Fantastic news. One of our best players. Villa's loss, our gain.