Petrov ready to roll

Manager Martin O’Neill is confident Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov can become a massive success in the Barclays Premiership after finally scoring his first goal for the midlands club.

Petrov ready to roll
Thu, 14 Dec, 2006 - 11:49

Manager Martin O’Neill is confident Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov can become a massive success in the Barclays Premiership after finally scoring his first goal for the midlands club.

Petrov has been inconsistent since his £8m (€11.9m) move from Celtic in August but O’Neill believes his effort against Sheffield United on Monday will give him an important confidence lift.

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