Stiliyan Petrov
- Date of Birth: 5 July 1979
- Birthplace: Montana, Bulgaria
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Aston Villa's Decline Is Seven Years In The Making
After 105 seasons in the Premier League, Aston Villa was officially relegated to the Championship division when they lost to Manchester United. Despite the demotion, Aston Villa should have one of the best online soccer sportsbetting odds in the Championship division because they will be facing less talented teams that they faced in the Premier League.
Stiliyan Petrov confirms Aston Villa's Berbatov interest
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'
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.
According to the Metro, the injury to the boyband star has led to a strong reaction from his fans on twitter, with some aiming " death threats " at Agbonlahor.
Agbonlahor told reporters: "It was just one of those things. I'll apologise to Louis when we meet up with everybody else after the game.
"I know he enjoyed playing in the game and it's fantastic that he took time out to be here, and the same with everybody who played.
"It was a fabulous day for Stiliyan Petrov and for Celtic and their respective charities. It's great to see all the people who came here to play in the game and all the fans who turned up to support such a worthy cause.
"I know Stiliyan is really grateful and appreciative and that's what today's all about."
A crowd of more than 60,000 showed up at Celtic Park as they witnessed the Stiliyan XI beat Celtic XI by a score of 5-3.
A transitional season awaits
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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.
