Warrington Wolves fans' Ben Westwood memories ahead of 500th game

To mark Ben Westwood's 500th game of professional rugby league, expected to be for Warrington Wolves at Wigan Warriors on Friday, supporters have been sharing their special memories of the Wire star on social media.

Kathie Price: My mum adores Benny a couple of years ago when it was his testimonial year he surprised her at her house with his shirt that we bought her. She was overcome with shock but she loved it.

Simon Forster: What a player, always gives 100% and has been a loyal servant. Should give him the captains job on Friday.

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Wesley JR Miller: The best there is the best there was super benny Westwood.

Danny Atkin: Looking forward to playing golf with him a week on Friday.

Barry Earnshaw: The try against leeds in the play offs, he punched the ball into the stand i can still feel the draught as it whistled past my ear.

Patrick Yates: Being asked by Ben to shoot his testimonial calendar!

Kevin Hands: Been one of the games tough guys and top player.

Mark Christopher Moore: Been the heart of our club for so long and he is still one of the better performers.

Mark Keegan: Man, how awesome is that!! Mad, mad respect.

Junior fans ask Bennie questions like 'How many sausages do you have for your breakfast?'

Jay Rowe: Brent Webb and the shaky knees!

Alan Robinson: I remember clearing the snow for Bennies testimonial with loads of others just to get the game on. Benny got pizzas sent down. My mate Ian Walker arrived just in time for the Pizza.

Jean Savage: 100% committed player.. Congratulations BENNIE enjoy.

Jan Tarr: Bennie and Hattie a few years ago, her favourite player.

Steve Bolger: What a player and performer.

Robert Budgen: I really hope when HE decides enough is enough he joins Lee Briers in the backroom.

John Gould: Belting Brent Webb. Belting Blake Green. Kicking goals at Wembley!

Nic NJ: Kicking goals, especially the match when Jon Clarke bailed and wouldn’t take the conversion.

Alan Robinson: Jacket signing in testimonial year.

Frank Hawley: My first memory (there have been thousands of positive ones since) of Bennie was as a touch judge in February 2002 when he played for Wakefield in a Challenge Cup Tie versus Widnes at the Halton Stadium....Bennie was sent off....unfortunately NOT an obvious case of mistaken identity!! What a hard-working and entertaining player and servant to the Warrington club he has been over those years since. 500 games is a massive achievement; many congratulations Bennie! May Friday be a day for you to remember!

Ann Barnes: Kissing him every time I see him, love him to bits X.

Les Cox: To play 500 games this day and age remarkable, take a bow Benny Westwood, wire legend

Ann Barnes: Your dead right love he's a legend

Graham Smith: He may be a Yorkshire lad BUT Wire runs through his veins.

Gareth Shaw: When he got re-signed last year I thought oh no way but he proved me wrong .. he's been great this year and I'd be more than happy if he gets another year .. Super Bennie Westwood

Graham Thompson: Benny is a wire.....always gives 100 percent. ...

Eileen Money: In 2014 I had a hip replacement. My nephew Mark Warburton got Benny to do a video message for me. I was over the moon. Thanks again My Super Bennyxxx.

Henry Seddon: MOTM on Friday. Another year is a must surely! Play golf with Ben at Alder Root Golf Club Events & Weddings. Top bloke and his kid has one of my refurbished laptops. Winner winner.