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An Aston Villa legend and former club captain, Martin Laursen was forced to retire from playing in at the age of 31 after a number of knee problems. A skilful defender whose career was cut short early at the age of 32, Gary Charles officially retired from playing in after an injury-ravaged time at his boyhood club West Ham United.
The Legends of Aston Villa [Tony Matthews] on bahana-line.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Aston Villa F.C. is an English professional association football club based in Aston, Birmingham Jump up to: Football League Legends Hall of Fame entrant. Jump up ^ Aston Villa's first England player in Jump up ^ Third all time.
An Aston Villa legend who captained the club for five years, Olof Mellberg retired from playing in after a short spell back in his native Sweden with FC Copenhagen. George Boateng — Premier League Appearances: Paul Merson — Premier League Appearances: After a long career in the top divisions, Paul Merson finally retired from playing in after dropping down the leagues and turning out for Tamworth FC. His brief time at Tamworth preceded an unsuccessful two-year spell as player-manager at Division One side Walsall.
Lee Hendrie was a fabulously gifted footballer who retired from playing in after a spell in Indonesia and also in non league football with Tamworth and Corby Town. Although Gavin McCann had a number of injuries throughout his career he still managed to chalk up over Premier League appearances for three different teams. His career was cut short in when he finally had to retire due to injury at only 33 years old.
Ugo Ehiogu — Premier League Appearances: Premier League legend Ugo Ehiogu retired from playing professionally in after his contract was terminated by Sheffield United in a bid to cut costs. A promising Premier League career was cut short in after a horrific injury whilst playing for Coventry City when he was just 27 years old.
Gordon Cowans needs no introduction. Eloquent passing, tireless work rate and loyalty to his beloved Villa. Sid is now on the coaching staff and is a true example of the often over-used word 'legend'. A highly competent player and one that fought for the shirt. His composure and class saw him play some of the best football of his career at Villa Park.
Some would like to see him end his career there.
The winger sure knew how to entertain. He had pace and panache and could bring the Villa faithful to their feet in an instant. Morely could also score himself. He bagged 34 goals in appearances between and Forget for a moment the controversial nature of Dwight Yorke's departure to Manchester United, inflamed certainly by John Gregory's announcement that "If I'd had a gun, I would have shot him".
And if fans can put to one side the fact Yorke played at St Andrew's for a few short months, then perhaps they would agree he was one of the most naturally gifted footballers to have pulled on the claret and blue jersey in the last 60 years. He had pace, was clinical in front of goal, and combined sublimely with strike partner Peter Withe. Played a major role in the title success and the European Cup win the following year, but sadly injuries thwarted his progress in the mid eighties.
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