Celtic fans’ favourite Henrik Larsson hopes to return to Parkhead to play in a legends charity match.

When, and not if, the offer of managing in England is dangled in front of Neil Lennon, it’s the darker days of his first season in the Celtic hot seat he’ll take into account.

Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club’s academy.

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Retiring Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has used his final programme notes to thank the club’s fans for their support during his battle with acute leukemia.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, who has been suffering from acute leukaemia, has announced his retirement from football on the club’s website.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is savouring the prospect of another two classic encounters against Juventus after being paired with the Italian champions and Serie A leaders in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon savoured the prospect of another two classic encounters against Juventus after being paired with the Italian champions and Serie A leaders in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov appears to be winning his fight to overcome acute leukaemia after the club confirmed the midfielder is in remission.

Lille president Michel Seydoux has told Newcastle to forget about signing Mathieu Debuchy after rejecting their latest offer.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov appears to be winning his fight to overcome acute leukaemia after the club confirmed the midfielder is in remission.

Stiliyan Petrov will remain as Aston Villa captain as he continues his battle with acute leukaemia, the club have confirmed.

It’s a straightforward question, but the answer from Shay Given reveals a vaulting ambition which, the keeper admits, might have some people questioning his sanity.

Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa, less than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge, the club have announced on their website.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will hold talks with club owner Randy Lerner in the next 24 hours which will decide whether he will pay the price for a season of underachievement, Press Association Sport understands.

Richard Dunne has urged fans to put aside their grievances with manager Alex McLeish “for a few weeks” and instead support the team’s bid to beat the drop.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov has paid his first visit to the club’s training ground since being diagnosed with acute leukaemia and is in “good spirits”, according to first-team coach Gordon Cowans.

Ian Botham is backing Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov to win his battle against acute leukaemia and play again for the midlands club.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish expects Ciaran Clark to be fit for Saturday’s crucial Barclays Premier League encounter with Sunderland.

Aston Villa right-back Alan Hutton is expected to be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish last night revealed skipper Stiliyan Petrov was in “amazing spirits” on his first day of treatment after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish last night revealed skipper Stiliyan Petrov was in "amazing spirits" on his first day of treatment after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Stiliyan Petrov will begin treatment at a London hospital today after being diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

Celtic went to within one point of clinching the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title yesterday following their 2-0 win over St Johnstone at Parkhead and are now also looking to beat last season’s points tally of 92, according to assistant manager Johan Mjallby.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is hoping to visit Stiliyan Petrov today, as the Bulgarian starts his treatment for leukemia in a London hospital.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov told his team-mates he will win his battle against acute leukaemia in an emotional address before Saturday’s Premier League clash at home to Chelsea.

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Roberto Di Matteo has hailed the fighting spirit in the Chelsea squad as they stake a last-ditch claim to clinch a Champions League spot with a top-four finish in the Barclays Premier League.

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Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has revealed he is taking inspiration from Fabrice Muamba after he was diagnosed with acute leukaemia yesterday.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov starts treatment on Monday for acute leukaemia with club manager Alex McLeish claiming the fighting spirit of the midfielder will help him conquer his illness.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes the fighting spirit of skipper Stiliyan ‘Stan’ Petrov will help him in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes the fighting spirit of skipper Stiliyan ’Stan’ Petrov will help him in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia, the club have said.

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Stephen Ireland admitted last week that he is considering a return to the international fold, but first the Cork-born midfielder must prove to be a big character for Alex McLeish’s Aston Villa and ensure they do not get hauled into a relegation battle.

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov will return for the Premier League clash with Blackburn at Ewood Park tomorrow after recovering from a thigh injury.

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will see a joint specialist today to determine the extent of his ankle injury, it is understood.

On this evidence, it was easy to see why Roberto Mancini seems all of a sudden willing to see Carlos Tevez back in a Manchester City shirt.

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