Agbonla-score Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Its a shame its happening up there. I'm sure quite a few of us down here would have liked to attended. Would be great too see Pretov, Lambert and Larson don the boots again. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2392627/Stiliyan-Petrov-play-time-leukaemia-diagnosis.html Stiliyan Petrov will make his playing comeback for the first time since being diagnosed with acute leukameia. The former Aston Villa and Celtic midfielder will turn out for his own 'Stiliyan XI' against a Celtic legends team at Celtic Park on September 8. The '#19 Legends' match, which will raise money for Petrov's foundation and the Celtic charity, will also see appearances from Henrik Larsson, Paul Lambert, Chris Sutton and current manager Neil Lennon. Return: Stiliyan Petrov will play football for the first time since being diagnosed with leukaemia Star: Former Bulgarian international Petrov played for CSKA Sofia, Celtic and Aston Villa before retirement It will be the first time Petrov, who is in remission after intense chemotherapy, will have pulled on a shirt since being diagnosed, and last week he admitted his battle was worse than Hell. ‘I don’t know what Hell is like,’ the ex-Bulgaria international told the Daily Mirror. ‘But this has to be worse, I tell you that.’ ‘It has been very tough but we never give up as a family, you can’t. Legends: Henrik Larsson and Neil Lennon (below) will turn out for the Celtic XI against Petrov's side Neil Lennon ‘I married the right woman and have two incredible kids, they have been wonderful, and my parents too. The strength and support they give me through these months has been amazing. ‘I am trying to get a little fitter and back to normal to what I used to do but these things take time – I have two years left on the tablets.’ Aston Villa fans continued to pay tribute to their former midfielder by applauding in the 19th minute at every home game last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted August 14, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 14, 2013 Don't suppose there's any chance this will be on TV. Would love to see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead_villain Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I love that the boss man is going to kit up for the game! Top bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Still surprised there wasn't a proper testimonial game between Villa and Celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Still surprised there wasn't a proper testimonial game between Villa and Celtic But who would he play for? He'd rather just pick his own Stilyan 11 by the looks of it haha.... Am tempted to go to this, is a 660 mile round trip from Cheltenham though hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_ Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Still surprised there wasn't a proper testimonial game between Villa and Celtic But who would he play for? He'd rather just pick his own Stilyan 11 by the looks of it haha.... Am tempted to go to this, is a 660 mile round trip from Cheltenham though hmmm.... Good to see Lambert playing aswell! Dunno whether to wear a Villa shirt though,I'd probably get absolutely battered by a load of Glasweigans! Edited August 14, 2013 by Adam_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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