Stiliyan Petrov

Aston Villa can secure safety, get some much-desired payback, and give Stiliyan Petrov one hell of a tribute, all in one day. All they have to do is beat England's most talented team.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has announced his retirement from football.

Stiliyan Petrov returned to Bodymoor Heath this week, giving a long interview to the official Aston Villa website. It only serves to remind Villa supporters of how special their captain truly is.

Paul Lambert has spoken about the possibility of Stan Petrov assuming a coaching role with Aston Villa once he is healthy enough.

Aston Villa have banned supporters in the Holte End from displaying a banner in honor of captain Stiliyan Petrov, as he continues to recover from leukemia.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, diagnosed with acute leukemia last April, is now in remission.

"Football is over, this is the end."

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Aston Villa supporters have planned a show of support for Stiliyan Petrov today during the match against Chelsea. They encourage everyone to stand and applaud during the 19th minute for their captain, who has been diagnosed with acute leukemia.

Doctors discovered that Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has Acute Leukemia after he came down with a fever and underwent tests this week.