Stiliyan Petrov

Stiliyan Petrov captained Aston Villa with distinction before a leukaemia diagnosis in March 2012 ended his playing career and brought out something extraordinary in the Villa support. The 19th minute applause, the number retired (temporarily), the messages from around the world — My Old Man Said documented how a football club and its supporters rallied around their captain. A collection of articles about a player, a captain, and a moment that said something important about what Aston Villa means to the people who follow them

Stiliyan Petrov Makes a Symbolic Aston Villa Return in Austria

Arise Stiliyan Petrov A minor miracle happened in Austria today, besides the fact that Villa won a game. Former Villa captain, Stiliyan Petrov came on as a second-half sub to once again play in the claret and blue shirt of Aston Villa. A moment that no Aston Villa supporter would have ever expected given Petrov's fight of the past few years.Four years ago, as we all...
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Stiliyan Petrov returns to Aston Villa as First Team Coach

Some of you would have seen Stiliyan Petrov talking on BT Sport after the Villa vs WBA league game on Tuesday night about discussions with Tim Sherwood over a possible role on the first team coaching staff.The good news is it's reported that Petrov's accepted a first team coaching position.You will remember that Paul Lambert had previously invited Stan back to work in the...
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Stiliyan Petrov & Aston Villa vs Celtic: The Current Situation

Update 2/8/2012 - Aston Villa have announced that Stiliyan Petrov is in remission and winning his battle against cancer. Excellent news!Since several MOMS supporters...
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Paul Lambert’s Aston Villa DNA – A Perfect Fit?

Paul Lambert's Villa Qualities Of all the young and vibrant managers that Villa were looking at, it’s difficult to pick a better young manager that...
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Villa vs Bolton 6th & 19th Minute Tributes Statement and Press

Fabrice Muamba Tribute: Villa vs Bolton Tuesday April 24th 7.45pm'Following on from a positive fan response, it is our intention to call for all...
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From Bulgaria With Love – The Unshakable Support for ‘Stanley’ Petrov

 While a shaven-headed Stiliyan Petrov was coming to the end of a tough week of treatment for his leukemnia in a London hospital, back...
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‘Our Captain’ – The Bulgarian reaction to Petrov

MOMS wanted to acknowledge and also make Villa fans aware of the great support of Stan that has swept through his native Bulgaria for...
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#19 – Message to Liverpool Fans from Villa Fans

 Update: Thanks  - 16 Dec 2012The original post below was first used to help rally the support of Liverpool fans for the Petrov applause...
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Aston Villa vs Celtic Press Coverage – Stan Petrov Tribute

Aston Villa vs Celtic Press The first wave of press for the Villa supporters idea of a 'Aston Villa vs Celtic for Stan' charity tribute...
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Aston Villa Football Club’s response to Villa vs Celtic for Stan

Aston Villa vs Celtic for Stan Any plans? Update 26/4/12: MOMS spoke to Villa on the 24th April about the situation regarding the potential match, but...
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Aston Villa vs Celtic Tribute for Stiliyan Petrov Proposal

£19 ticket Aston Villa vs Celtic Tribute Idea After discussions with fellow Villa supporters on the MOMS Facebook page, the following letter below was sent to Aston Villa...
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