Former Coventry City defender Ben Turner has admitted to being 'hurt' by a poll that saw fans calling for him to be replaced in the Cardiff City defence by Mark Hudson.
Speaking to the BBC, Turner said: "I've read the media this week and I've seen what was said by the fans.
"In many ways I'm with the fans - I think it's a real shame at the minute that Huds isn't playing because he's a fantastic player and he's a fantastic captain.
"But at the same time it did put pressure on me and hopefully my performance has justified my place in the team.
"Obviously it hurts but I'm 25 and I've been here long enough now, it did get me down when I was 18-19 when I had it at Coventry.
"You are going to be questioned why you are in the team at some point in your career but you've got to be a big character about it.
"All I can do is give my best, can't I? And when it's Huds's turn to be in the team I'll be 100% behind him, like he has been behind me."
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