troon_villan Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Could be a stroke of genius bringing him in. A good few if not all would surely up their game having him in the team? The club would sell loads of shirts with his name on the back. The media coverage and all round good vibe makes it a win win for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meme Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 On 28/05/2016 at 20:43, ferguson1 said: Not so sure we will really see Stan in a competative again game for us, but would love to have him around the first team squad for sure. A true leader and an inspiration to others. Good on him though for caring about his health and the club. If Gabby can get games for us in that condition, Stan can get way more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted June 2, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2016 45 minutes ago, troon_villan said: Could be a stroke of genius bringing him in. A good few if not all would surely up their game having him in the team? The club would sell loads of shirts with his name on the back. The media coverage and all round good vibe makes it a win win for me. I agree. Purely the positive mentality from Stan and the PR from it makes it worth it. Stan has the respect of pretty much everyone in the footballing community, and he's a villa man, get him in. Even if it's as some sort of ceremonial 'director' - it can only be win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Even if he only has the fitness to play 30 mins or so each week he is useful providing he still has some ability left. Would be excellent to be able to bring him on when 1-0/2-0 up and calm the midfield, organise players and control the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevo985 Posted June 2, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 Even if he only had the fitness to play 30 minutes in the whole season, it'd still be worth it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AshVilla Posted June 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 The Sheikh of Muscles will have him playing 90 minutes in no time 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dont_do_it_doug. Posted June 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 I believe that if he is back to full fitness and the ability is still there then I can't see a reason not to give him a full trial over the summer. I was never a huge fan of his before. Like most I thought he was decent but that's about it. But his love for the club, his leadership skills and watching some of the turgid shite that has pulled on the shirt in the meanwhile, mean I've reassessed that opinion. Forget the sentimentality, a fully fit 35 year old Petrov could be an essential asset over a long old slog of a season. And yeah, imagine the feeling seeing him pull on the famous claret and blue again, even if it's just one more time. After everything he's been through. After everything we went through with him, 19th minute applause and all. Go for it Stan. I'm with you mate. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted June 2, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted June 2, 2016 He was so fantastic at relieving pressure. When we were under the cosh he would pick the ball up, shield it and always draw a foul stifling the opponents momentum. We haven't had anyone in midfield capable of doing that for years hence why we always concede in the last 10 minutes of every game since 2012. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 4 hours ago, AshVilla said: The Sheikh of Muscles will have him playing 90 minutes in no time Has there ever been a gheyer nickname than 'The Sheikh of Muscles'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 4 hours ago, AndyM3000 said: Even if he only has the fitness to play 30 mins or so each week he is useful providing he still has some ability left. Would be excellent to be able to bring him on when 1-0/2-0 up and calm the midfield, organise players and control the game. So not very often then? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I cannot guarantee the veracity of this story but .... I have heard from a mate that Petrov is having an interview (today I think) with RDM to discuss coming back into the team ! If true, I reckon he would bring that touch of class to the midfield that Peter Broadbent brought when we were in Div 3. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Imagine the cheer if he comes on as a sub in his first game for a home game, blow the roof of VP 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Just parked up next to Stan at the gym, will ask him if he's rejoining us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Just parked up next to Gabby at McDonalds, will ask him if he's joining slimming world. On topic, you guys have really brought me round to the idea of Stan playing for us again, as well as that picture. Questions marks over whether he still has the legs but get him on the pre season tour! Edited June 7, 2016 by rodders0223 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Stan is as fit as a fiddle. We saw him not so long ago. Said he is almost down to the same weight and he is only just short of his old bleep test results. He will able to do a full 90 mins after a full pre season without doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Did the tour of Villa Park the other day, and the tour guide said that Stan played for the local sunday league team and he was top scorer in the league. I know the gulf in quality and fitness is miles and miles, but he has apparently been playing "regularly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 it'd make me be really proud if he were to play again for us. After the last few years I never thought it'd be possible to be proud of anything Aston Villa related! For that alone, sign him up a beacon of light amongst the shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 If he's well enough mentally and physically then there's no reason why he can't play. Would be a big inspiration to lots of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Imagine him coming on at the 74 th minute in the first game with new ownership. A real f you to Randy. VP would be rocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 6 hours ago, rodders0223 said: Just parked up next to Gabby at McDonalds, will ask him if he's joining slimming world. That has to be the post of the day !! It made I larf out loud on a night shift ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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