VillaChris Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Shame he left us when he did just as we were becoming good for a while. We could've done with him still in the squad 2008-10 particuarly when Laursen got injured. Still you can't really turn down Juventus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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8pints Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 A tremendous affinity with the fans. I always had the impression he played for us and knew we kicked every ball along with him. Thank you, Olof Mellberg. You played with skill, courage and conviction and always seemed proud to wear our shirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 yeah a great professional and played with heart and soul and never complained when he was played at right back for Zat Knight . Could have done with him in last few seasons as watching defenders like Baker, Cuellar, Clark have really shown how good he was. That gesture at West Ham while obviously nothing financially to him was still a wonderful gesture, doubt many other players would have done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I'm not a great fan of the preeeeemier league era but Mellberg was a definite highlight for me. Always gave everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Scored the first at Arsenals new ground Also gave me a shirt when I went to West Am I love Melly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Well, he is pretty fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 One of my all time favorite Villa photos - King Olof celebrating the 5-1 victory over sha in 2008 when he was substituted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Get him back for a charity game at VP, Celtic had one for Stan and we still haven't done it yet. Could get Mellberg, Angel, Laursen, Bouma, Carew etc back. It would probably be the most attended game of the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ArteSuave Posted August 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) From Zlatan's Facebook: The day Olof Mellberg decided to quit the national team it was a great loss to Swedish football and the team. But to me personally it was an even greater loss. When I had him on the team I never had to look back because I knew he was behind me and I could concentrate on what was going on up ahead. Olof was the person that trigged and challenged me. This drove me to want to do more on the pitch. Olof had a winner mentality like no other. He simply refused to lose, not only in football but in practically everything. And when he did lose, which rarely happened, he refused to admit it. I think this mentality was what took him a long way in his carreer. I’ve been doubly lucky when it comes to Olof. Firstly because I got to play with him, and secondly because I got know the person Olof Mellberg, not only the player. If Olof in my opinion is the best Swedish defender of all times, I think the person Olof is even better. It is sad that Olof now chooses to end his career because I’m sure he has much more to give. I wish Olof Mellberg and his family all happiness and love in the future. Thank you my friend. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Edited August 1, 2014 by ArteSuave 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 that's quite a tribute from Zlatan Now I love him even more. PSG FOR THE CL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is some quite serious brown nosing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelVilla Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 "Olof had a winner mentality like no other." Zlatan's quote from above is very true. I worked with a woman who played in the same tennis club as Mellberg when they were younger. He was apparently terrible when he lost but she was at the same time convinced that it was this mentality that made him successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It almost seems too much, like its a piss take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw95 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is some quite serious brown nosing there. There is something fundamentally wrong with that post, not sure what you meant so too hard to correct! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 This is some quite serious brown nosing there. I expect 1991 to have a field day with that quote mate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I feel that the praise is so over the top it's almost like he is taking the piss a bit. But everyone is entitled to their own interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) I feel that the praise is so over the top it's almost like he is taking the piss a bit. But everyone is entitled to their own interpretation. Zlatan legitimately loves him some Olof. He bought the house next door to him a few years ago IIRC just so they could hang out more often. Edited August 1, 2014 by ArteSuave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Mellberg was a good defender, but thats all he was. But of course he played with his heart on his sleeve and always gave his all which is why the fans loved him. But in terms of quality he was good, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Who did he love more Olof or the Beard? Its a tough choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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