Demitri_C Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 35 minutes ago, Stevo985 said: I'd have him back at the club for sure. As a player, I'm not so sure. Get him on the coaching staff and see what happens. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Zatman said: in all the PR moves the club has done in last few months to get fans onsite this would be the lowest of the low. He hasnt played in nearly 5 seasons and it wouldnt be fair on anybody especially Petrov himself. He isnt going to say no if club offered him a role again It looks as if Petrov himself has said he wants to play rather than the club going out and getting him. Given the state of our dressing room and lack of professionalism it'd hardly be "PR" bringing him back. Edited April 26, 2016 by Mantis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: This 9 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: This Even at his lowest Stan would still put more effort in than the current lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I really don't see the harm in bringing him in as player/coach? Doubt he'd be on a massive wage and he'd bring leadership and professionalism to the dressing room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 You can do it Stan. Not impossible, you are a fighter. Prove the doubters wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milenko27 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I think he might bring some much needed professianalism and the right kind of experience and work ethics to the squad. What kind of a player he is now we Just dont know but it looks like he wants to be a part of a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1989 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Stan returning as a player won't happen nor should it. This would be a terrible move for all parties involved and would actually make problems worse. This off season we need a complete overhaul and there is no room unfortunately for sentimental gestures. We need a clean break and start again. I think Stan is thinking with his heart rather than his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It really is inspirational how far he's come but it's for the best he doesn't come back as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 He's the right character to have around the club, but probably not as a player. Unless he's good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obanken Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 At least it would be a Villa-player I like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I must admit when I first heard he wants to play for us again I thought sorry Stan ur having a laugh. Then I thought again, people can achieve extraordinary things, especially when they have massive heart. Stan has beaten leukaemia ffs. Stranger things have happened. He should at least be given the opportunity to prove he can make a positive contribution. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 12 minutes ago, Mark_1989 said: Stan returning as a player won't happen nor should it. This would be a terrible move for all parties involved and would actually make problems worse. This off season we need a complete overhaul and there is no room unfortunately for sentimental gestures. We need a clean break and start again. I think Stan is thinking with his heart rather than his head. Nothing to do with sentiment....he is simply better than what we currently have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fightoffyour Posted April 26, 2016 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2016 He says they've measured his fitness and it's almost the same level as before he retired. He is a leader, a fighter and cares infinitely more about the Villa than imposters like Lescott and Gabby. He actively wants to play for Villa and help get us back to where we belong. It's not club PR since, apart from letting him train, it's nothing to do with the club yet. It's certainly not about money either. Give him a playing/coaching role so that he can instill some belief and determination into the squad and just let him see what he can do in odd appearances - he might just prove the doubters wrong. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 If he is declared medically fit, declared safe to play, can be insured and is up to the task then why the hell not as a player/coach? It shouldn't be done for sentimental reasons BUT if he is assessed as fit, capable and better than what we have then I'm all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 If he returns it doesn't have to be a first team player, who'd be expected to carry the load of 46 games in the championship. If he could manage 20-25 appearances, most of them as a sub to give the team a lift when needed that would still be great for all parties. His presence in the locker room would be invaluable, especially if there are more young players in the team next season. Moreover, him being as fit as he can be would be beneficial for his long term health. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 It's impossible to say what level he'd be at playing-wise but IF he's at a good enough level then he'd be a great person to bring on to calm heads if we're trying to see out a game. I just can't see that many negatives to this? Even if we barely use him he'll still be a great influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan. Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 A sideways pass is better than a Sanchez pass, sign him up! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenko#4 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I would much rather have a 36 year old who's legs may have gone but WANTS to play for our club, than any of the dross we have at the moment who are just using AVFC as a stepping stone/final pay day/holiday. You can't train pride, heart and character into a player, and that is something we have been missing for a long time now. It may be a long shot for Stan to get back to playing professionally, but he has my backing all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Would love this to happen - it would be an amazing story to underpin our renaissance next season. When Villa played Bohemians in preseason a few years back you could hear him talk Albrighton through the whole game - he was constantly yapping at him and then applauding him. Everything we don't have right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted April 26, 2016 Moderator Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 minute ago, Jenko#4 said: I would much rather have a 36 year old who's legs may have gone but WANTS to play for our club, than any of the dross we have at the moment who are just using AVFC as a stepping stone/final pay day/holiday. You can't train pride, heart and character into a player, and that is something we have been missing for a long time now. It may be a long shot for Stan to get back to playing professionally, but he has my backing all day long. That's true, but there is a 3rd choice which is that I'd rather have a player who wants to play for our club and whose legs have not gone. "At least he's not Bacuna" is not enough justification to include someone next season IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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