PB Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Okay, just so we're clear this time. This poll is to decide who will win the VillaTalk 'best newcomer' award for 2004-2005. Past winners: 2003-2004 Gavin McCann 2002-2003 Ronny Johnsen 2001-2002 Olof Mellberg In order to qualify for the award, the player must have started his first Premiership match for Villa this season. Poll runs for 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmangiant Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Even though I like Steve Davis ( Not like that ) I think Martin Laursen has been quite excellent in the few games he's played this season. He's filled many gaps and gave Olly good support in the backbone of defence. Olly hasn't shone recently as much as he'd like and having Martin Laursen's ariel prowess in there has ensured some good results of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRobinson Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Laursen - the guy just oozes class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 surely Stevey has to win this hands down? it's between him and ML, but to be honest, when we signed ML we already knew he was class from playing in Italy and from the World Cup. Also, whilst ML is class, he hasn't played that many games for us really yet, has he. Steven Davies has simply been a revelation for me, and the sign of his ability can be judged that when Gav returns fit, many on here (me included) would have him as first choice partner for Gav. That's how good the guy is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 11, 2005 Moderator Share Posted April 11, 2005 Oh God, Davis is gonna win this :roll: FYI, I've gone for Laursen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I voted for Davis but the games i have seen Laursen play he has been supurb and Berson has been brilliant as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ligs Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Laursen - £3mil was an absolute bargain. Just hope his injury won't be as serious as some reports have suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I picked Laursen, he may not have played many games but you can see how good a signing he is. I really like watching Davis play and praise him a lot, but Laursen was the missing ingredient in our defense - if he and mellberg were at the back all season I think we would find ourselves a fair bit higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant(aka_eddy) Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Went for Laursen. Since I think he's a better player than Davis, he is the best newcomer. However, Davis has probably contributed more (as Laursen was injured) and has been a real bonus since his promotion came from nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 A lot closer than I expected this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 A lot closer than I expected this. Yeah, I expected this to be a walkover for Davo. Just goes to show what an impression Martin has made in recent games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwheels Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thought it would be closer between Laursen, Berson and Davis. Davis has played more matches and has come through the youth, which would be a slight advantage, imo. Laursen has looked better in the games thta he has managed to play. The pair, plus Berson, should improve into next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 can I be really pedantic here, but didnt Luke play last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwheels Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 In order to qualify for the award, the player must have started his first Premiership match for Villa this season. Poll runs for 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 i.e. played from the start as opposed to starting his first premiership which by definition means making his debut, which can happen at any time in the match. Its not important though as he's nowhere in this poll!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted April 11, 2005 VT Supporter Share Posted April 11, 2005 Laursen hands down. Just like Mellberg, he can carry a defence. Davis needs someone behind him, otherwise his lack of defensive qualities shine through. Like in the WBA game. Davis oozes potential though, specially with the right partner (Gav?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Davis. Cant vote Laursen, though he looks class. The man has played 4 matches or something?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricella Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Laursen! Davis isnt a newcomer eh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadPirateRoberts Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 It's got to be Davies. Laursen would probably win by a mile if he'd played a few more matches though - he is class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Laursen! Davis isnt a newcomer eh?? Sure he is. He made his full League debut in December. Cant get much newer than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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