Olof Mellberg

Freddy Adu · 10-22-2007, 02:22 PM

Personal information
Olof Mellberg

Full name	Erik Olof Mellberg
Date of birth	September 3, 1977 (1977-09-03) (age 30)
Place of birth	Gullspång, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Aston Villa
Number	4
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
-1993 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-2001 2001–	Gullspång Degerfors AIK Racing Santander Aston Villa	0(0) 047 (0) 017 (0) 098 (0) 205 (6)
National team²
2000–	Sweden	076 (3)

Freddy Adu · 11-11-2007, 12:37 AM

Villa's Mellberg: Sting taken out of derby

Olof Mellberg doesn't believe today's derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham has the tension of past clashes.

He said: "It is a different game now. When I played in it for the first time, it was different because they hadn't been in the Premier League for quite a long time and they were really underdogs.

"It is different now. We have played them a few times and the atmosphere is a little bit different now but it is always a tough place to go to.

"It is always a really good atmosphere in the derby. Maybe it has changed a little bit because we have played quite a few times now.

"Birmingham have been a Premier League side for most of the time I've been here so it is not really the same as the first time."

Freddy Adu · 11-25-2007, 02:52 PM

FT Middlesbrough [0 - 3] Aston Villa

48'

[0 - 2]

O. Mellberg

Freddy Adu · 12-01-2007, 04:46 AM

Gareth BARRY and Olof MELLBERG have all been on the field for every minute of every one of Villa's league and cup games this season.

Freddy Adu · 12-24-2007, 12:53 AM

Mellberg won't skip out of Villa in January

Olof Mellberg has pledged to see out the remainder of his contract with Aston Villa and help them push for Europe - even if his long-term future may be away from the midlands club.

The Sweden defender has been linked with a move to Juventus although he strongly denies he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Italian giants.

Mellberg, whose current Villa deal ends next summer, is expecting to hold talks with manager Martin O'Neill after the hectic festive season after putting negotiations on ice for a spell.

"There are not really any developments. We haven't talked for some time now.

"The manager and myself said a few months ago that we would put it all on hold but I am sure we will talk to each other now after this busy period.

"Is the length of contract the stumbling block? Not really. I spoke to the manager and wanted to put it on hold for a while. But it was nothing to do with any terms in the contract - money-wise or length-wise. We never got that far.

"I am sure we will talk a bit about the future and about everything after this busy period."

Mellberg, who has been operating as a makeshift right-back, added: "Would I like to stay at Villa? That is still an option but I am focusing on my performances and what I've got to do now.

"It is definitely not true that I have signed a pre-contract with Juventus. My focus is to stay here for this season.

"Whatever happens, it will be really nice to have a good season. We have a good chance to finish high up the table and maybe qualify for Europe.

"Whatever happens, it would be great for me to achieve that and I am definitely looking to finish the season."

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Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Villa's Mellberg: Sting taken out of derby Olof Mellberg doesn't believe today's derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham has the tension of past clashes. He said: "It is a different game now. When I played in it for the first time, it was different because they hadn't been in the Premier League for quite a long time and they were really underdogs. "It is different now. We have played them a few times and the atmosphere is a little bit different now but it is always a tough place to go to. "It is always a really good atmosphere in the derby. Maybe it has changed a little bit because we have played quite a few times now. "Birmingham have been a Premier League side for most of the time I've been here so it is not really the same as the first time."

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Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,709 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Mellberg won't skip out of Villa in January Olof Mellberg has pledged to see out the remainder of his contract with Aston Villa and help them push for Europe - even if his long-term future may be away from the midlands club. The Sweden defender has been linked with a move to Juventus although he strongly denies he has signed a pre-contract agreement with the Italian giants. Mellberg, whose current Villa deal ends next summer, is expecting to hold talks with manager Martin O'Neill after the hectic festive season after putting negotiations on ice for a spell. "There are not really any developments. We haven't talked for some time now. "The manager and myself said a few months ago that we would put it all on hold but I am sure we will talk to each other now after this busy period. "Is the length of contract the stumbling block? Not really. I spoke to the manager and wanted to put it on hold for a while. But it was nothing to do with any terms in the contract - money-wise or length-wise. We never got that far. "I am sure we will talk a bit about the future and about everything after this busy period." Mellberg, who has been operating as a makeshift right-back, added: "Would I like to stay at Villa? That is still an option but I am focusing on my performances and what I've got to do now. "It is definitely not true that I have signed a pre-contract with Juventus. My focus is to stay here for this season. "Whatever happens, it will be really nice to have a good season. We have a good chance to finish high up the table and maybe qualify for Europe. "Whatever happens, it would be great for me to achieve that and I am definitely looking to finish the season."