Give me a model pro who puts in the level of performance Townsend did, but has no affinity to the club over someone like Braithwaite or Kai Kamara who talk about how much they supposedly love it here, but are patchy at best and then start angling for moves away.
Don't think Townsend pretended to be here for any other reason than to do a job. Sounds like he has fond memories of his time here, the same way you'd have fond memories of any other good job you've had. Still just a job though, but so what. At least he wasn't dishonest.
A lot of our big name signings in the prem probably came here for the money. Some I think went on to develop a genuine love and affection for the club and the area and it's great when that happens. Others didn't.
As long as they're not actively running the club down then it doesn't really matter does it? It's what they do on the pitch that really counts and I don't think anyone could fault Townsend for that.