Stiliyan Petrov
Stiliyan Petrov asks to end applause tribute
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov asks fans to stop their 19th-minute tribute to him following his successful battle against leukaemia.
Aug 13, 17:16
Roy Keane to play in charity match to celebrate Stiliyan Petrov's career
Roy Keane puts his name down to play in a charity match to celebrate the career of Stiliyan Petrov at Celtic Park.
Jul 2, 13:56
Five players Aston Villa should sign
Sports Mole identifies five players who would enhance the Aston Villa squad.
Jun 17, 12:49
Stiliyan Petrov accepts Aston Villa coaching role
Stiliyan Petrov accepts an invitation from Aston Villa to become a member of the club's coaching staff.
May 22, 16:31
Stiliyan Petrov 'never worried' by relegation threat
Former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov insists that he was never worried by the threat of relegation from the Premier League.
May 15, 20:36
Stiliyan Petrov pays tribute to Aston Villa fans
Retiring Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov thanks the fans in his final programme notes.
May 11, 11:51
Paul Lambert open to Stiliyan Petrov coaching role
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that he is considering a coaching role at the club for Stiliyan Petrov.
May 10, 01:13
Gary Cahill praises "nice guy" Stiliyan Petrov
Gary Cahill says that Stiliyan Petrov was a quality player and is a good person.
May 9, 14:17
Neil Lennon pays tribute to "friend" Stiliyan Petrov
Neil Lennon praises the footballing achievements of his retired friend Stiliyan Petrov.
May 9, 13:57
Stiliyan Petrov to lead out Aston Villa lap of appreciation
Aston Villa announce that captain Stiliyan Petrov will lead out the team in their lap of appreciation following their Chelsea match on Saturday.
May 9, 11:50
Dietmar Hamann: 'Stiliyan Petrov's retirement puts Sir Alex Ferguson's in perspective'
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes that Stiliyan Petrov's retirement from football puts the "hype" around Sir Alex Ferguson's departure into perspective.
May 9, 10:46
Vincent Kompany pays tribute to Stiliyan Petrov following retirement announcement
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany sends his support to Aston Villa's Stiliyan Petrov following the Bulgarian's decision to retire from football.
May 9, 10:31
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov announces retirement from football
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov announces that he is to retire from football following his battle against leukaemia.
May 9, 09:54
Stiliyan Petrov: 'I'm lucky to be alive'
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says that he is lucky to be alive after battling the illness leukaemia.
Apr 17, 12:46
Paul Lambert eyes Aston Villa coaching role for Stiliyan Petrov
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that Stiliyan Petrov will be offered a coaching role once he recovers from leukaemia.
Mar 29, 10:47
Paul Lambert praises battling Stiliyan Petrov
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert praises Stiliyan Petrov as the club captain continues his recovery from acute leukaemia.
Mar 28, 21:15
Ex-Aston Villa boss John Gregory dedicates song to Stiliyan Petrov
Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory pays tribute to skipper Stiliyan Petrov by dedicating a song to the Bulgarian, who is being treated for leukaemia.
Jan 16, 14:26
Report: Aston Villa eye cut-price Sissoko
Aston Villa hope to beat Sunderland to the signing of Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, according to a report.
Jan 16, 01:53
Interview: Former Chelsea and Celtic midfielder Craig Burley
Sports Mole talks all things Chelsea and Celtic with former Scotland midfielder and now-ESPN analyst Craig Burley.
Jan 8, 14:54
Paul Lambert: 'Darren Bent's Aston Villa captaincy axe will help him score'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that stripping Darren Bent of the captaincy will allow the striker to focus on scoring goals.
Sep 18, 09:26
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov thanks fans for support
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says that he is on the road to recovery after his acute Leukaemia was confirmed to be in remission.
Sep 9, 19:00
Stiliyan Petrov's acute leukaemia in remission
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov's acute leukaemia enters remission, the Premier League club have confirmed.
Aug 2, 16:16
Darren Bent wants permanent captain role at Aston Villa
Darren Bent admits that he would like to be Aston Villa captain on a permanent basis.
Jul 28, 17:38
Stiliyan Petrov: 'I will get better'
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says that the hardest part in his battle against acute leukaemia is now behind him.
Jul 5, 23:02
Stiliyan Petrov to remain as Aston Villa captain
Aston Villa confirm that Stiliyan Petrov will retain the captaincy as he recovers from acute leukaemia.
Jul 5, 16:30
Paul Lambert: 'Stiliyan Petrov will remain captain'
Paul Lambert reveals that he will not be taking away the Aston Villa captaincy from Stiliyan Petrov.
Jun 10, 12:18
End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Alex McLeish has struggled to get the Aston Villa supporters on his side this season. Here, Sports Mole reviews the club's campaign.
May 14, 17:30
Paul Lambert reveals Stiliyan Petrov visit
Norwich manager Paul Lambert reveals that he has visited former teammate Stiliyan Petrov as he receives treatment for acute leukaemia.
May 11, 14:38
Stiliyan Petrov honoured by Villa players
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov is named the club's player of the year.
May 1, 10:50
Aston Villa, Celtic arrange Stiliyan Petrov testimonial matches
Aston Villa and Celtic arrange two pre-season matches in a bid to raise money for leukaemia research.
Apr 25, 03:36
Stiliyan Petrov visits Aston Villa training ground
Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov pays his first visit to the club's training ground since being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.
Apr 17, 16:45
Sir Ian Botham offers Stiliyan Petrov support
Sir Ian Botham backs Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov to win his battle with leukaemia.
Apr 17, 14:02
Barry Bannan reveals Stiliyan Petrov incentive
Barry Bannan says that Aston Villa are determined to avoid relegation so captain Stiliyan Petrov can come back to a Premier League club once he overcomes acute leukaemia.
Apr 17, 11:07
Gabriel Agbonlahor 'mature' enough to lead Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor says that it is an 'honour' to captain Aston Villa but wishes that regular skipper Stiliyan Petrov wins his battle with acute leukaemia.
Apr 11, 11:18
Stephen Warnock hails "great" dressing room atmosphere
Stephen Warnock says that Stiliyan Petrov's illness has brought the Aston Villa dressing room closer together.
Apr 10, 02:47
Bulgarian doctor links Stiliyan Petrov's illness with Chernobyl
A Bulgarian doctor claims that Stiliyan Petrov's illness could be attributed to the Chernobyl disaster that occurred when he was just six years old.
Apr 8, 15:11
Alex McLeish: 'Stiliyan Petrov determined to beat illness'
Alex McLeish confirms that Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov will return to the Midlands from London following the initial stages of treatment for acute leukaemia.
Apr 5, 15:23
Darren Bent praying for Petrov, Muamba
Darren Bent says that Stiliyan Petrov and Fabrice Muamba's problems have put things in perspective for him.
Apr 5, 04:57
Darren Bent: 'Petrov is a warrior'
Darren Bent backs Stiliyan Petrov to win his battle against leukaemia.
Apr 4, 23:53
Fans demand Stiliyan Petrov testimonial
Aston Villa fans call for the club to set up a testimonial match with Celtic.
Apr 4, 06:00
