Martin Laursen Backed By Fans

Vital Villa asked, in a poll suggested by Burnsy, who should partner Olof Mellberg this season?

The majority with 52% said Martin Laursen, who had a season long struggle to return from a career threatening knee injury.

34% backed rookie Gary Cahill who will long be remembered for that fantastic overhead kick against Blues in the derby last season.

5% wanted a new signing to partner skipper Mellberg, 5% said Mark Delaney who played a few blinders in the centre last season before picking up another injury.

Only 2% voted for Liam Ridgewell and Wilfred Bouma, who appears to be favoured on the left anyway.