Petrov to keep Villa armband

Stiliyan Petrov will continue as Aston Villa captain under new manager Gerard Houllier.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2010 - 12:14

Stiliyan Petrov will continue as Aston Villa captain under new manager Gerard Houllier.

The Bulgarian international was given the armband in succession to Gareth Barry two years ago when the midfielder looked destined to move to Liverpool before eventually signing for Manchester City 12 months later.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: England Place: White Hart Lane Person: Petrov Person: Stiliyan Petrov Person: Gerard Houllier Person: Gareth Barry Person: Houllier Person: Gabriel Agbonlahor Person: John Carew Person: Richard Dunne Event: Barclays Premier League Organisation: Villa Organisation: Aston Villa Organisation: Liverpool Organisation: Manchester City Organisation: Tottenham

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