Petrov confirms retirement
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has confirmed his retirement from football as he continues his treatment for leukemia. The 33-year-old former Bulgaria international was diagnosed with acute leukemia in March 2012 which meant he had to suspend his football career to have treatment. However, Petrov, who is now in remission, has issued a statement on...
Duo to miss Canaries trip
Defender Ciaran Clark and midfielder Karim El Ahmadi appear to have failed in their bid to be fit for Aston Villa’s trip to Norwich. Both players missed the 6-1 win over Sunderland on Monday as Clark has a foot injury and El Ahmadi has a groin problem but boss Paul Lambert was hopeful the pair...
Lambert linked with Slovenian striker
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has been linked with a £2.5million move for Maribor’s Slovenian striker Robert Beric. Lambert is keen to bolster his attacking options in the January transfer window, with speculation surrounding the future of Darren Bent. TalkSPORT have reported that Lambert is keeping tabs on Beric and will launch a £2.5m raid...
Cottagers eye Villa star
Fulham have been linked with a £12million swoop for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent after Martin Jol revealed his admiration for him. The Cottagers boss is the latest to be linked with the England international striker, who has found himself struggling for a first-team place at Villa Park under current boss Paul Lambert this season....
