Gardner wants Davis salute

Craig Gardner hopes Villa Park salutes fellow former Academy graduate Steven Davis at tomorrow's clash with Fulham - but has promised no favours on the pitch.

"'Davo' was at Villa for a few years and hopefully the Villa fans give him a good reception," said Gardner.

"Hopefully they do though because he made his name here and he was Young Player of the Year.

"We will make him feel welcome and we will give him respect.

"But 'Davo' has gone now and we want to win the game. We had a good result last week and we want to build on that."