Whittingham Back to Villa

By Longsider
March 17 2005

Burnley have confirmed that Peter Whittingham has gone back to Aston Villa. Whittingham arrived for a month's loan and has started in every game during his time here.

He made his debut in the 1-1 draw at Crewe before making his home debut against Blackburn Rorvers in the cup. Steve Cotterill had expressed a desire to keep him at the club until the end of the season.

It is fair to say that Whittingham hasn't made anywhere near the impact his Villa team mate Gary Cahill has. The player has looked short of confidence during his time here and has come under much criticism from a large number of Burnley fans.