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Petrov an Aston Villa flop

Discussion in 'World Football' started by Renegade T, Nov 29, 2006.

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  1. Renegade T

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    Martin O'Neill is battling to convince Aston Villa fans that former Celtic star Stiliyan Petrov is a decent player.

    Petrov claimed he left Celtic in the summer to join-up with his former boss in Birmingham because he was bored with Scottish football and because matches in the SPL were too easy.

    Now, it seems, the 27-year-old Bulgarian midfielder's performances in the English Premiership have failed to impress and some sceptical Villa fans are becoming concerned that O'Neill has signed a £7million dud.

    To be fair to Petrov, he has apparently been struggling with a hamstring injury so far this season, but that wouldn't necessarily account for his woeful play.

    O'Neill told the Daily Mirror: "He started brilliantly and then, as I was expecting, he hit a bit of a lull but I think he is coming back. I've got no problem with Stiliyan. I would have expected him to have scored a goal or two but that will come. That will give him a natural boost of confidence but he's not short of that.

    "He's doing okay and the sort of form that he showed in the early games, at Watford and West Ham, is the sort of form that he shows generally and that's what I expect of him. I think people have to adapt to the Premiership, but Stiliyan is of such a character that I do expect him to adapt pretty quickly and he will do."

    Perhaps Petrov is suffering from the pitiful effort he put in for Celtic during the end of his time here. After a period of what seemed to be no focus on his part, perhaps he is having problems knuckling down and putting in the performances he needs to.

    Given the desire for success at Villa Park since Randy Lerner took over the reins from Doug Ellis, unless Petrov shapes up quickly there is every chance his career could crumble. And then perhaps he will regret the things he has said since leaving Scotland.


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    Renegade T, Nov 29, 2006
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    Doesnt surprise me in the least! :84:
     
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    This is all because Stan hasn't scored yet. When he scorers a few he will be a hero. His assists and winning the penalty last Saturday show his class and he will only get better.
     
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  5. Renegade T

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    I heard a journo on the radio on monday , saying he was very impressed with stanley , differning opinions i suppose
     
    Renegade T, Nov 29, 2006
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  6. gerry_bhoy

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    * him

    the * ive heard that hes bein sayin bout us/spl

    he will never be top drawer anyway
     
    gerry_bhoy, Nov 29, 2006
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    He'll do a Barry BackPass and come crowling back for half the transfer fee!
     
    coz_1967, Nov 29, 2006
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    * him anyway. I dont care if he does well or doesn't. He's not in the Hoops anymore so I dont give a toss. That boy lost my support when he decided to jump ship. Bet he's watching the Champions league draw in a few weeks thinking I wish I was that good to play in the knockout stages.
    HA HA STAN
    Done better without you wee baws!!!
     
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    Don't usually like to see ex-Celts struggle but after saying how he could'nt be arsed trying in some matches,and how he found the SPL boring have absolutely no sympathy for him.
    And there was the small matter of him acting like spoilt sour wee * on
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    And are ye listening wee Shaun
     
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    Villa got beaten by Man City 3-1, I dont believe Petrov scored? :87:
     
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  11. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    What goes around, comes around Stan.
     
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    he was never a top drawer player anyway- he constantly hid in too big games, he'll never cut it in england. all he's done down there is dive for 3 penalties. and can anyone tell me where the * the y has come from in his 1st name????
     
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  13. R-to-the-C

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    to be honest i think he's done not bad for villa. i can see y he got bored of scottish football cos ur playin the likes of st.mirren and other * teams like rangers. also i can see maloney because of that fact.
     
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    * petrov and villa
     
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    :56: :56: :56:

    AWWWW PRICELESS
     
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    What are you trying to say Boab?:84:
     
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  17. Jeannie Gold Member Gold Member

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    Having read his book I would say that Petrov was always a bit of a whinger anyway. I had a feeling that he would turn out to be a bit of a back stabber :37:
     
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    Stop hiding and post something in the sneaky wee room:84:
     
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    He streated us disgracefully and I don't feel particularly sorry for him. Yet fer the good old times, when he was such a great player and actually cared for the club, I really don't want him to fail
     
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  20. Overkill187 Batshitcrazy

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    offtopic, but macdanny, your avatar and sig roxorz my boxorz :50:
     
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