‘My legend’: Burnley fans rejoice as club legend Ashley Barnes makes surprise return from Norwich City

Many didn’t even believe the news when the Clarets released their now customary video to tease a new signing.

Only this wasn’t any new signing, it was the return of Bash, the man who helped the club with three promotions to the Premier League during a nine-year spell.

After Norwich City agreed to cancel his contract by mutual consent, that paved the way for the 35-year-old to come back home.

And it’s fair to say the news went down well - here’s a selection of some of the best comments on X:

John Robertson: This signing is astute. Why? Because of what he’ll bring to the training pitch, what he’ll bring to the dressing room. Ash is a leader of men. He understands what Burnley is about. He’ll bring the fire we need!

Shawn Hoagland: Bash is BACK and there are truly no words to describe this happiness

Jack Kennedy: Absolutely massive for the dressing room this and the fans… brilliant

BenJMMA: Barnes returns. Scores at Ewood. We go on to win the league. Norwich was too posh for him anyway

Bradley Miller: Hannibal and Barnes in the same team is gonna cause some chaos

Liam Crane: Hahahaha this is mental but I'm here for it... right in time for Saturday too. Arguably should never have left.

Ryan Murton: I mean ‘yay’ because he’s a club legend but also what the hell in terms of state of the club recruitment and long term vision

Christian Callister: Get him starting Saturday!

Lorraine O'Sullivan: The best news just woke my 9yr old up to tell him

Helen Dickinson: Welcome home Bash! You know what you need to do on Saturday!

Bradley Miller: Look how happy he is when he says he’s back. My legend.”

Jordan Rushworth: I don't care that he's old now. I don't care that he's only played 8 games this season. I don't care that he might not be everyone's first choice. Barnes gets this club and the atmosphere around the Turf will be lifted with his return. I'm delighted he's home.