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Barry hails 'immense' Laursen
Monday 18th May 18:54

Gareth Barry has insisted he will never take football for granted following Martin Laursen's retirement.

O'Neill pays Laursen tribute
Friday 15th May 16:05

Martin O'Neill has admitted it was 'devastating' to learn that Martin Laursen had retired from football.

Laursen puts health first
Friday 15th May 14:39

Martin Laursen put enjoying the rest of his life before playing after announcing his retirement from football.

Laursen hangs up his boots
Friday 15th May 11:52

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen has called time on his playing career due to injury.

Laursen decision close
Friday 8th May 09:33

Injured Aston Villa star Martin Laursen has revealed he will make a decision on his future early next week.

Carew - Form affecting us
Tuesday 28th April 09:40

John Carew says the club's slump in form has had a psychological effect on the players.

O'Neill doubtful over skipper
Friday 24th April 16:56

Martin O'Neill admits that the future for injured skipper Martin Laursen does not look good.

Laursen to decide on future
Thursday 23rd April 15:21

Aston Villa's Martin Laursen has revealed he will announce whether he will continue playing next week.

O'Neill waiting on Laursen
Wednesday 22nd April 12:15

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will leave Martin Laursen to make his own mind up regarding his future.

Laursen future remains unclear
Tuesday 21st April 12:48

Martin Laursen is yet to respond to suggestions that he will shortly be forced into premature retirement.

Young laments Laursen absence
Monday 20th April 11:03

Luke Young accepts that Aston Villa have missed injured captain Martin Laursen in defence and attack.

O'Neill to check on Laursen
Saturday 18th April 09:36

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill plans talks with injured defender Martin Laursen on Monday

Villa suffer Laursen blow
Tuesday 14th April 17:24

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted Martin Laursen is unlikely to feature again this season.

O'Neill accepts Heskey injury
Friday 3rd April 15:18

Martin O'Neill has no new gripes with Fabio Capello despite Emile Heskey's latest injury.

Laursen refusing to give up
Thursday 26th March 10:59

Martin Laursen insists UEFA Champions League qualification remains a realistic target for Aston Villa.

Laursen regrets rushing return
Wednesday 25th March 09:17

Martin Laursen has admitted he is paying the price for rushing his comeback from a knee injury.

Laursen could face United
Wednesday 18th March 14:22

Martin Laursen remains optimistic he will be fit to face Manchester United on 5th April.

Laursen blow for Villa
Wednesday 11th March 10:04

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has suffered a fresh setback in his bid to return to action.

Laursen returns to training
Monday 9th March 11:28

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen is confident he will be fit to face Man Utd in four weeks' time.

Laursen lauds O'Neill effect
Sunday 8th March 20:26

Martin Laursen believes manager Martin O'Neill has overseen a transformation at Aston Villa.

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