Folski Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 3 hours ago, Stevo985 said: Yeah 15lbs is probably an exaggeration. He probably could do with a few pounds trimmed off, but you could say the same for half our squad. Even if it was 15lbs he had to lose. DOing a professional team's pre season training you could lose that in a month, if that. The picture he put up on twitter was on the 28th of may and he was looking very trim, maybe not professional footballer trim but you'd imagine he's probably been hard at the last 4 weeks before the lads came back from pre-season. This guy is pretty determined, you can imagine he was told he'd never play professionally again when diagnosed. On what basis does he look overweight in that photo? Is it the fact that his legs are twice the size of Robinson's. I think he will be a roaring success for us next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 4, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, Folski said: The picture he put up on twitter was on the 28th of may and he was looking very trim, maybe not professional footballer trim but you'd imagine he's probably been hard at the last 4 weeks before the lads came back from pre-season. This guy is pretty determined, you can imagine he was told he'd never play professionally again when diagnosed. On what basis does he look overweight in that photo? Is it the fact that his legs are twice the size of Robinson's. I think he will be a roaring success for us next season. I didn't say he looked overweight in that photo Edited July 4, 2016 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Stevo985 said: I didn't say he looked overweight in that photo Didn't mean to have it aimed at you Stevo Just think if he looked like that at the end of May he was hardly on the buns for the whole month of June before pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 5 hours ago, maqroll said: Petrov was a thinker's footballer. Not fast, not strong, not advanced technically. But he was crafty. He views football as culture, not a paycheck. That's why he's back. Judging by that photo with him and Robinson, he's at least 15 lbs overweight. He has a massive mountain to climb to make the team, IMO. I would **** love it if he did. One way or the other, he needs to be on the bench with this team this coming season, either as player, coach or positive presence. I agree with all of that although I'd say that he was (and presumably still is) very good technically. He was a good passer of the ball and had a mean shot on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I remember being incredibly frustrated with him being very slow and cumbersome with the ball, having to re-shuffle his feet a lot before being able to pass the ball. Hence slowing down our attacks and counters. Thought he was the weakest link (in a very strong) midfield most of the time. He did make very good passes when given the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 On 7/1/2016 at 14:02, Straggler said: It is for this attitude that I want him back. Things got worse for the club and he got better and took on more responsibility. His own world fell apart and he fought back to health. He looked 10 years older in 2 years and now looks bright as a button again. He's an inspiration to me as a chubby 40 year old to get the gym kit back out again. If he can get me moving after 2 years of pretty sedentary lifestyle imagine working with him day in day out. The most important thing I want though is for him to be there on merit. This for me. The effect he'd have in the dressing room is exactly what we were lacking last season. No player would be able to look him in the eye if they've not given 100%. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) 11 hours ago, maqroll said: Petrov was a thinker's footballer. Not fast, not strong, not advanced technically. But he was crafty. He views football as culture, not a paycheck. That's why he's back. Judging by that photo with him and Robinson, he's at least 15 lbs overweight. He has a massive mountain to climb to make the team, IMO. I would **** love it if he did. One way or the other, he needs to be on the bench with this team this coming season, either as player, coach or positive presence. He was a "pick pocket" rather than a rash combatitive battler.....but to do that, you have to be a good reader of the game......He was and I'm hoping I can say he still is. Edited July 4, 2016 by TRO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 3 hours ago, sne said: I remember being incredibly frustrated with him being very slow and cumbersome with the ball, having to re-shuffle his feet a lot before being able to pass the ball. Hence slowing down our attacks and counters. Thought he was the weakest link (in a very strong) midfield most of the time. He did make very good passes when given the time. Early Petrov yes. It took him a good 18 months to get up to speed with the Premier League. But from there on he was very good at what he did, playing the metronome roll. Breaking up play and recycling the ball. Players and fans player of the season in 08/09, competing with the likes of Barry and Young, is damn impressive and I say that as somebody who struggled to completely warm to him as a player. Looking back I wonder if his slow start is the reason why I felt that way. Technically he is excellent. Will that have left him after 4 years out? If it hasn't and he's fit, he's got a good chance. I suppose we will soon have the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petrov19 Posted July 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2016 Come on you Bulgarian lion! 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Albert Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) He looks fantastic. what an effort stan. Edited July 4, 2016 by Uncle Albert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 He looks solid, not overweight to me at all. He always did have massive quads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 14 minutes ago, dont_do_it_doug. said: He looks solid, not overweight to me at all. He always did have massive quads. He pretty much had a 6 pack in the before and after pic he posted some time ago, and yeah, he has always had big legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted July 5, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 Wish I was 15 lbs over weight and looking like that. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 1 hour ago, TrentVilla said: Wish I was 15 lbs over weight and looking like that. The bold part is where the similarities between me and Stiliyan Petrov end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Happy birthday Stan (old photo btw). Bet I can guess what your birthday wish is. Hope it comes true for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest av1 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 13 hours ago, petrov19 said: Come on you Bulgarian lion! F##k you leukaemia. I'll be incredibly surprised if we ever see Stan in the first time team again, but those photos are proof that he is already one of lifes winners. Well done Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 #fightlikepetrov 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zatman Posted July 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) official Facebook site posted this for his birthday. a fine finish Edited July 5, 2016 by Zatman 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted July 5, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted July 5, 2016 £50 to Stan's Foundation on his first first-team appearance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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