Stiliyan Petrov

Stiliyan Petrov

Stiliyan Petrov

  • Date of Birth: 5 July 1979
  • Birthplace: Montana, Bulgaria

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Stiliyan Petrov confirms Aston Villa\'s Berbatov interest

03 August 2015 - 11:06

Former Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov has admitted that Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov is in talks with the Midlands outfit over a summer switch back to the Premier League.

Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'I'll apologise to Louis'

09 September 2013 - 05:39

Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has suggested that he plans to offer an apology to One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson after injuring him with a tackle during a charity match in honour of leukaemia survivor Stiliyan Petrov.<br /><br />According to the Metro, the injury to the boyband star ha

A transitional season awaits

03 June 2013 - 05:16

It was a remarkably strange close season as some of the biggest names in English football called time on their careers; this wasn't just big names on the pitch but also a notable managerial retirement too...

Agbonlahor new Aston Villa captain

04 April 2012 - 07:37

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been named the new club captain as Stiliyan Petrov battles with illness. This week, Petrov was diagnosed witha ctue leukaemia and will start treatment.

Sunderland share points with Aston Villa

29 October 2011 - 18:47

Sunderland came twice from behind to pick up a valuable point against a spirited Aston Villa side, although it would not have been the result they expected.

Barry 'better than ever'

07 October 2008 - 19:59

Aston Villa coach Martin O'Neill has insisted that captain Gareth Barry has bounced back to become 'better than ever' despite this summer's transfer wranglings with the player.

Carew hattrick sees off Toon

09 February 2008 - 16:58

John Carew grabbed a memorable second half hat-trick to complete a superb comeback over Newcastle as Aston Villa romped to a 4-1 victory. Owen had given Newcastle an early lead, only Bouma to equalise. But Norweigan forward John Carew stepped up to finish off Newcastle in superb fashion.

Preview: Villa vs Newcastle

09 February 2008 - 01:41

Kevin Keegan still searches for his first win since returning to the Tyne, and Aston Villa won't be an easy place to take three points this year as Martin O'Neil has made the Villains a very formidable side.

Villa rescue a draw

09 December 2007 - 11:13

Scott Carson saved a penalty whilst Ashley Young scored a late leveller to cancel out Roque Santa Cruz's early goal for Blackburn. Aston Villa's youngsters both impressed in front of Fabio Capello.

Preview: Wigan vs Villa

29 December 2007 - 10:55

Wigan's motivating 1-0 win over Newcastle last weekend could be enough spark to help them get another victory over Aston Villa today. Villa have not won in five; drawing three and have lost two.