DJ_Villain Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) In my recent memory, I cant remember a single player whose words I hang on and respect more when I see them. Of all of his years playing football (injuries included)... He really does love our club... He is one of us, no doubt about it... I really hope he becomes part of our club in a coaching, managerial or ambassadorial capacity later in life because he really is quality person who feels what we all feel... Discuss Edited November 22, 2013 by DJ_Villain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 In my recent memory, I cant remember a single player whose words I hang on and respect when I see them. Of all of his years playing football (injuries included)... He really does love our club... He is one of us, no doubt about it... I really hope he becomes part of our club in a coaching, managerial or ambassadorial capacity later in life because he really is quality person who feels what we all feel... Discuss Your first sentence doesn't actually say what I think you want it to say "In my recent memory, I cant remember a single player whose words I hang on and respect more when I see them." You're absolutely correct... Ive had a few beers, its 11pm here in Thailand and just seen his recent comments about things that are happening at the Villa... Apologies for that :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 I deleted as I didn't want to be a smartarse. Too late I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 And/ or a word removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Greatest Villa player since McGrath by a mile imo. Not just because of his defending, but because of his heart and spirit. I don't know if there's a player in the league today that I'd have in the team rather than having Laursen back, even if it might be more sensible to choose RVP, say. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avfc96 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Laursen was an outstanding defender, just a shame about his injuries. He always put in 100% and was a great role model. One of the best players we have had in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 And yet we have his injuries to thank for us ever getting him. With 2 good knees he was an AC Milan player. He is a glimpse at the kind of quality we usually don't get to see here. A brilliant player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Greatest Villa player since McGrath by a mile imo. . similar as well with dodgy knees and brilliant defending. both got for bargain deals as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 David O'Leary signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Original post edited because I did make a genuine mistake... Laursen is a legend... Make no mistake about it! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Still think had he stayed fit we would have got top four that season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Villain Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) Mellberg played for us for a longer period (and dont get me wrong, I bloody love what Olof did for us, I really do)... but Laursen to me made more of an impact... Maybe it was because of his comeback from injury and wanting to prove himself enough to make a difference... I cant pinpoint it... But if I were to choose who I wanted in my starting 11 more, it'd be the REAL Great Dane! Edited November 22, 2013 by DJ_Villain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risso Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I love Laursen, but.... Mellberg>Laursen. Better player for me, and over a much longer period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hero & A Legend. /close thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Mellberg played for us for a longer period (and dont get me wrong, I bloody love what Olof did for us, I really do)... but Laursen to me made more of an impact... Maybe it was because of his comeback from injury and wanting to prove himself enough to make a difference... I cant pinpoint it... But if I were to choose who I wanted in my starting 11 more, it'd be the REAL Great Dane! Laursen had an impact in both boxes thats why he was such a difference for me. Loved Mellberg and still do but he never was really a force in opposition box but Laursen everytime he looked dangerous. Didnt he get 8 league goals one season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 22, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 22, 2013 He got 6 in a season. 11 in total. 1, 0, 0, 6, 4.All of those figures are for 'all comps' though I'm unsure how many, if any, were cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Greatest Villa player since McGrath by a mile imo. . similar as well with dodgy knees and brilliant defending. both got for bargain deals as well My name is about Laursen and McGrath 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Greatest Villa player since McGrath by a mile imo. . similar as well with dodgy knees and brilliant defending. both got for bargain deals as well My name is about Laursen and McGrath yeah but mine is about Zat Knight, i know who i prefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I love Laursen, but.... Mellberg>Laursen. Better player for me, and over a much longer period of time. Hmmm. Don't get me wrong, I do love our Olof, but I really struggle to see what so many other do in him. He was a very very good defender, and passionate, but I just struggle a little with putting him in the legend bracket. More of a cult hero for me. Laursen in his pomp however, was possibly the best centre half in the league. Just a pity we only saw a glimpse of what could have been, due to his injuries. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I personally always thought that Mellberg was slightly better then Laursen. Both are legends in my book nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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