Stiliyan Petrov news


Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes Marc Albrighton is firing back

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes Marc Albrighton is close to recapturing the kind of form he showed after breaking into the team.


Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish denies claims Stiliyan Petrov will be sold

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has dismissed speculation that the club are actively looking to sell captain Stiliyan Petrov when the transfer window opens.


Aston Villa assistant boss Peter Grant confident of a better show at Swansea

Aston Villa assistant boss Peter Grant is confident the team can put an end to their away-day blues against Swansea despite recent criticism about their conservative approach.


Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish hails Chris Herd as a ‘major gain’

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes Chris Herd’s breakthrough has been a major gain for his team.


Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov ready for Jermaine Jenas challenge

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov today welcomed the added competition for places in midfield brought about by Jermaine Jenas’ return to fitness.


Aston Villa’s Stiliyan Petrov reveals Darren Bent ‘hurt’ by Sunderland jeers

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov today revealed team-mate Darren Bent was “hurt” by the hostile reaction he received against former club Sunderland.


Stiliyan Petrov wants to score more

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has vowed to prove his critics wrong and follow up his wonder strike against Everton with a few more goals this season.


Stiliyan Petrov targets a longer run

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has urged his team-mates to maintain their unbeaten start to the season for as long as possible.


Stiliyan Petrov plays on for Bulgaria

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has no plans to retire from international football despite Bulgaria’s failure to qualify for Euro 2012.


Villa legend wants Stiliyan Petrov axe

Villa legend Dennis Mortimer believes the club should axe captain Stiliyan Petrov before the big Premier League kick-off.

Free e-Supplements

Business Awards

Book a Business Awards table Book a Business Awards table

Join our celebrations of the region's best in business on Thursday March 22 - book your table now

Lifestyle

Interactive Dining Out map Interactive Dining Out map

Hundreds of reviews by the Express & Star and Shropshire Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.

entertainment

All the film reviews All the film reviews

Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases

OUR NEW APP

Get the new E&S app Get the new E&S app

Download the Express & Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.