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In the buildup to Christmas, Cardiff City Online ran a poll on its Facebook page asking fans who they think should feature in the best Bluebirds team since 2000.

Supporters were asked to vote from a selection of choices for their favourite player in each position, and there were plenty of tough calls in the mix.

Thanks to everyone who voted. This is the team you selected...

Goalkeeper - David Marshall

The opening comment of "that's like asking to choose between your kids" tells you just how highly the Cardiff faithful rate Marshall and Neil Alexander.

But the bottom line is, the current Hull stopper won the vote by a landslide.

The Scot left a huge void when he departed South Wales to join the Tigers in the summer of 2016, and given the success he enjoyed with the Bluebirds, you simply can't dispute his place in this side.

Honourable mention: Neil Alexander

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Right-back - Kevin McNaughton

Arguably the easiest selection in the side. 'Super Kev' served the Bluebirds with distinction, featuring 288 times for the club.

He was part of the side that reached the FA Cup final in 2008 and starred in the play-off heartaches that preceded that glorious promotion in 2013.

A club stalwart who was handed a testimonial match earlier this year, the Scot will always be cherished in the Welsh capital.

Honourable mentions: Chris Gunter & Lee Peltier

Centre-back - Sol Bamba

He's well and truly won the hearts of the supporters since joining the club shortly after Neil Warnock's arrival.

And despite being with the club for little more than a year, the Ivorian beat off some seriously stiff competition to walk into this side.

A man mountain, a colossus, a warrior. Call him what you want. The 32-year-old has been simply magnificent.

Centre-back - Mark Hudson

The former skipper's last-gasp winner on the opening day against Huddersfield in August 2012 - the club he joined after his Cardiff career - set the tone for what proved to be one of the greatest campaigns in the club's history.

Injuries soon hampered Hudson's impact, and the defender featured just six times in all competitions during the club's sole season in the Premier League.

But Hudson's contribution to the side was immense, and he was a rock at the back as they tasted sweet promotion under Malky Mackay.

Honourable mentions: Danny Gabbidon, Scott Young, Ben Turner & Darren Purse

Left-back - Andy Legg

There was plenty of love for Fabio here, but the runaway winner was that man Leggy.

The Neath-born left-back was a terrific servant to Welsh football and enjoyed five seasons with the Bluebirds, playing his last game in the glorious Second Division play-off final win against Queens Park Rangers.

Now a coach in the club's Under-23 set-up, Legg is helping the talented crop of youngsters to make their way in the game.

Honourable mentions: Fabio & Andrew Taylor

Right-midfield - Jason Koumas

The former Wales international enjoyed two loan spells with the Bluebirds, and he was simply majestic in the first of those periods.

His tally of 13 goals in all competitions during the 2005-06 campaign represented a magnificent haul for a midfielder, and while his second stint in the Welsh capital during the 2010-11 season wasn't as fruitful, fans will always remember his efforts under Dave Jones.

Honourable mention: Chris Burke

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Centre-midfield - Peter Whittingham

There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Whittingham was substituted in the second half of the clash with Newcastle in April.

And Whittingham's commitment to the Bluebirds was the reason why he was adored by supporters.

City loves him more than he will know.

Centre-midfield - Graham Kavanagh

The 16-cap Republic of Ireland international had some of the best moments of his career with Cardiff and was a key player in the side that secured promotion into the First Division in 2003.

But on a personal level, his debut campaign takes some beating. Kavanagh's total of 15 goals in all competitions made him the club's top scorer for the 2001-02 season, and he's well worth his place in this team alongside Whittingham.

Honourable mentions: Joe Ralls, Joe Ledley, Willie Boland & Gavin Rae

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Left-midfield - Stephen McPhail

The winger was one of the greatest servant of the Dave Jones era and featured alongside the likes of McNaughton and Whittingham as the Bluebirds reached the FA Cup final and hammered on the door of the Premier League.

His time with the club came to an end swiftly after promotion was finally secured, and while his influence waned in the latter stages of his career with the Bluebirds, the earlier years were very memorable for the Republic of Ireland international.

Honourable mention: Paul Parry

Striker - Rob Earnshaw

Earnshaw - who won 59 caps for Wales - has played across the globe in countries including Canada, the USA and even Israel, but it was right at the beginning of his career where the Zambia-born striker made his name.

His 25 goals in the 2000-01 campaign were a sign of things to come, and Earnshaw was the club's top scorer in three of the four seasons between 2000 and 2004.

An absolute goal machine.

Striker - Michael Chopra

Chopra made the move from Newcastle to South Wales in 2006, and the forward was simply unstoppable as he netted 22 times before moving back to the North East to join Sunderland in 2007.

It didn't work out for the striker at the Stadium of Light and after two loan spells, he re-joined the Bluebirds on a permanent deal and bagged 21 goals in all competitions - including four in a 6-1 demolition job of Derby - as Cardiff agonisingly missed out on promotion in the 2009-10.

To keep out the likes of Jay Bothroyd and Craig Bellamy are proof of just how good Earnshaw and Chopra were for the Bluebirds.

Honourable mentions: Peter Thorne, Craig Bellamy, Ross McCormack & Jay Bothroyd