Popular Post sexbelowsound Posted August 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) ”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 career. 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 sexbelowsound 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I love Olof. He was with us through the bad times and the good. Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Easily the most likeable foreign player we've ever had. Maybe Carew would be too, it was a great shame how he left the club. I adore the guy, probably the last player we had with any sense of loyalty. I remember him agreeing to move to Juve (I was happy for him) and we all thought he was going to take it easy for the last 5/6 months. In those 6 months he played out of position at RB, was outstanding and gave us THAT celebration in the 5-1, Mellberg day, and that great gesture with the shirts. I'd love to get him back involved with the club in some way. I'd add Laursen as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GENTLEMAN Posted August 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2014 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Mell berg Leg end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Top guy and gave his best years for the Villa. All the best Olof for your future plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) That GIF is exactly how I will remember King Olof, as I was lucky enough to be at that game. Not the best defender we've had in the last 20 years from a technical point-of-view, but definitely the sort of player you'd want to go into war along-side. Always gave his all whenever he played in claret and blue. We loved him, and it was clear to see that the feeling was mutual. Thank you, all the best for the future! There's only ONE Mellberg! Edited August 2, 2014 by Woody1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suttonpaul Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Remember when we used to sign players for 4m 13 years ago...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLord Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I named my dog after him! Legend! And my cat is called Olof. They should be friends. Our dog's also an Olof, vet's in the Midlands must have them on a regular basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heid3ster Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Finally, a thread where everyone is in agreement! Mellberg = Legend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I named my dog after him! Legend! And my cat is called Olof. They should be friends. Our dog's also an Olof, vet's in the Midlands must have them on a regular basis Good job Blose fans are too thick to be vets.................. Anyway, good old Olof, have a great retirement. Keep up with the wrestling, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 2, 2014 There's no way you would get that from a player about to leave on a free transfer these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinityRoadSteps Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Bromance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Wish we could have him back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 What a man, love him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djdabush Posted August 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2014 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 King Olof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest bunch of lads Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 FEAR THE BEARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 4, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCGd9qRVgI#t=5911 Edited August 4, 2014 by villarule123 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Simon Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaCGd9qRVgI#t=5911 Good grief. Watching that makes me a little sad. How can things be so bad now, compared to how good they were then? The fans really have been screwed over the last few year. Long. Live. Olof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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