Cherries players, staff and fans react to Marc Pugh's loan switch to Hull

The winger has made more than 300 appearances for the Dorset club since signing from Hereford in 2010.

However, Pugh has been restricted to just three cup appearances this season for Cherries.

The 31-year-old could make his debut for Hull against Blackburn on Saturday.

Cherries team-mates Steve Cook, Ryan Fraser and Tyrone Mings sent messages of support to Pugh.

Good luck @MarcPugh7 you will be missed. A legend of the club, a terrific player and a true gent 🍒

— Steve Cook (@SteveCook28) January 22, 2019

Good luck @MarcPugh7 .. Hope you enjoy it, chop a lot of ppl and will see you soon!

— Ryan Fraser (@RyanFraser94) January 22, 2019

Legend mate. Wish you all the success in the second half of the season 👍🏽❤️

— Tyrone Mings (@OfficialTM_3) January 22, 2019

Former Cherries players and chairman Jeff Mostyn also offered their best wishes.

30 yrs involved in football & of the hundreds of lads I’ve played with, played against or met along the way I can 100% say that @MarcPugh7 tops the lot. On & off the field he conducts himself in an impeccable manner & epitomises the words ‘True ‘Professional. Love, Big’n ❤️⚽️😘

— Fletch (@SteveFletcher33) January 22, 2019

What a ledge!! Let’s meet up soon for a coffee date haha 😜👍🏻 The cherries were lucky to have you for so long and I’m sure tou’ll Be just as successful with your new club. All the best my best mate and see you soon. 👊🏻

— Shaun MacDonald (@ShaunMac20) January 22, 2019

What more can add to the accolades bestowed upon @MarcPugh7 the ultimate professional, the perfect gentleman,an inspiration to everyone @afcbournemouth on what can be achieved with hard work, a true inspiration in the community. From the @EFL Tribunal to @premierleague together

— Jeff Mostyn (@jeffmostyn) January 22, 2019

All the best mate. Sure you will do great. 💪🏻👍🏻

— Jason Pearce (@jpearce05) January 22, 2019

Hundreds of supporters took to Twitter after the deal had been confirmed.

The goal at West Ham in our first ever PL win.
The last minute equalisers at Forest & Brighton.
The two goals at Orient.
The hat trick at Birmingham.
And of course, THAT Bolton goal.

Not to mention dozens of screamers & other great memories too. Thanks @MarcPugh7 #afcb

— Joe (@JoeyL14) January 22, 2019

My 8 year old son aspires to be a professional football player and has admired you since he has been going to @afcbournemouth at 2 years old. I couldn’t ask for a better role model both as a footballer and as a person. Thank you.

— Katharine Dexter (@DexterKath) January 22, 2019

It’s fair to say that @MarcPugh7 will be a player I tell my kids about; that chop, tireless work ethic, the Bolton goal and the day he owned Middlesborough. So many moments, what a pro. https://t.co/91dMty49vL

— Matt Watts (@mattwatts23) January 22, 2019

Thank you @MarcPugh7 for everything you've given us. Firstly everything off the pitch . Your so genuine and kind and a real credit to yourself! Secondly on the pitch you've been immense! Stepping up every time we've gained promotion! Go destroy the championship once more!

— Nic Ouzman (@NicOuzman) January 22, 2019

Good luck to you @MarcPugh7, you’ve been an absolute joy to watch over the years. So many highs but the elation of that goal against Bolton tops everything #afcb

— Nick Churchill (@Nick_1979) January 22, 2019

Thank you Marc, good luck with Hull. Bet you'll smash it 🍒⚽️🍒 pic.twitter.com/8Q7lDY60FH

— Matt (@matt_g37) January 22, 2019

And last but not least, Pugh took the opportunity to thank Cherries players, staff and supporters for their messages.

Can’t put into words what an honour it’s been to play for @afcbournemouth for the past 9 seasons - it’s been a privilege to be on this journey with everyone associated with the club. Feeling humbled by all the messages I’ve received. Thank you 🍒

— Marc Pugh (@MarcPugh7) January 22, 2019

It’s impossible to express in a tweet how grateful I am for the opportunities I was given at @afcbournemouth - wishing the club, staff and fans continued success in the future 🍒 Thank you for having me

— Marc Pugh (@MarcPugh7) January 22, 2019