Fans of Aston Villa have been reacting to a post on Twitter, in which the club confirmed the appointment of Mile Jedinak as a part of Dean Smith's backroom staff at Bodymoor Heath.

In a short statement on the Villa website, the club confirmed that Jedinak - who made 80 appearances for the club as a player over a three-year spell at Villa Park, playing an important role in the club's 2018/19 promotion-winning campaign - will be taking up the role of Loan Player Development Coach at the club.

In addition to confirming Jedinak's return, Villa also revealed that Adam Henshall has been appointed as the club's new Head of Emerging Talents & Loans.

And, after Aston Villa relayed news of these appointments on Twitter, fans of the club flocked to have their say on the matter, with many appearing delighted at the prospect of Jedinak being a part of the Villa setup once again.

So, what exactly did these Aston Villa fans have to say in reaction to Mile Jedinak's appointment?

"Oh yes."

@avfc_jf

"More key work behind the scenes looking after our future."

@StephenArnold78

"Fantastic to see Mile still involved in the club."

@BobBobb70447781

"Wow!!! Planning, that's a novelty..."

@onmyshoe

"Love to see it."

@liamhaddon1

"Great news."

@BoysieBaldock

"Mile omds."

@jlancaster0

In other news: Loads of Aston Villa fans called for this £42k p/w ace's summer exit - find out more here!