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.

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

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

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

Villa boss Alex McLeish has claimed Stiliyan Petrov will be a key player for the club this season as they prepare for the Barclays Asia Trophy final against Chelsea.

Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has urged boss Alex McLeish to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given to replace Brad Friedel.

Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has promised supporters that everyone at the club is committed to ensuring they do not under-perform again next season.

Captain Stiliyan Petrov has insisted complacency will not become an issue for Villa in their remaining six fixtures.

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has rubbished reports of a player revolt over manager Gerard Houllier’s new hard-line handbook.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has told captain Stiliyan Petrov that he still has a part to play but will not guarantee him a place in the starting line-up.