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Stiliyan Petrov set to be offered role at Aston Villa as Paul Lambert pays tribute
Friday 10th May 07:57

Paul Lambert plans to offer Stiliyan Petrov a job at Aston Villa following the midfielder's decision to quit playing.

Aston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov an inspiration, says manager Paul Lambert
Saturday 20th April 13:30

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says club captain Stiliyan Petrov is an inspiration to his side as he continues his battle with leukaemia.

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov believes he is lucky to be alive
Wednesday 17th April 13:46

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov believes he is lucky to be alive after completing his first year of treatment for leukaemia.

Stiliyan Petrov praised by Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert
Thursday 28th March 17:16

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has praised the fighting qualities of club captain Stiliyan Petrov in his year-long battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Stiliyan Petrov says Aston Villa fans have been amazing help in leukaemia fight
Tuesday 20th November 09:35

Stiliyan Petrov has thanked Aston Villa fans for their continuing support during his battle to beat leukaemia.

Petrov - I'm feeling fine
Sunday 9th September 17:50

Stiliyan Petrov claims to be feeling 'fine' as his recovery from acute leukaemia continues to progress 'in the right direction'.

Petrov in remission
Thursday 2nd August 16:23

Aston Villa have confirmed that captain Stiliyan Petrov is in remission in his fight against acute leukaemia.

Petrov confident over illness
Thursday 5th July 20:36

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes he has conquered "the hardest bit" in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Petrov remains Villa captain
Thursday 5th July 15:49

Aston Villa have confirmed that Stiliyan Petrov will remain as their captain as he continues his battle with acute leukaemia.

Petrov gets captaincy boost
Sunday 10th June 12:59

Paul Lambert has declared that Stiliyan Petrov will remain as Aston Villa captain as he battles leukaemia.

Petrov handed Villa award
Tuesday 1st May 09:25

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov, who is currently sidelined because of acute leukaemia, has been voted the club's players' player of the year.

Fans show support for Petrov
Thursday 19th April 20:57

Thousands of people turned out in Sofia's national stadium to show their support for Aston Villa's Stiliyan Petrov.

Cowans - Massive week for Villa
Tuesday 17th April 16:37

Aston Villa first-team coach Gordon Cowans has urged the club to steer clear of the relegation zone in honour of skipper Stiliyan Petrov.

Bannan boosted by Petrov visit
Tuesday 17th April 10:25

Barry Bannan has revealed Stiliyan Petrov's rallying call will boost Aston Villa's fight for survival.

Villa hopeful over Clark
Monday 16th April 14:08

Alex McLeish is confident that Ciaran Clark will be fit for the rest of Aston Villa's Premier League campaign.

Agbonlahor hails brave Petrov
Wednesday 4th April 16:32

Gabriel Agbonlahor says Aston Villa were hit hard by Stiliyan Petrov's leukaemia diagnosis but has backed the skipper to overcome the illness.

Gabby takes Villa captaincy
Tuesday 3rd April 13:58

Gabriel Agbonlahor has been named as Aston Villa's captain after Stiliyan Petrov was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Cuellar reveals Petrov shock
Tuesday 3rd April 07:46

Carlos Cuellar says Stiliyan Petrov's leukaemia was found after the Villa squad underwent tests in the wake of Fabrice Muamba's collapse.

McLeish - Petrov a pure leader
Monday 2nd April 20:41

Alex McLeish says Stiliyan Petrov, a man he describes as a 'pure leader', is in a positive frame of mind as he starts his battle against acute leukaemia.

Bolton's Petrov stands by Stan
Monday 2nd April 10:45

Bolton winger Martin Petrov has paid tribute to Bulgarian compatriot Stiliyan Petrov after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

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