Petrov not good enough

[ktvillan]

No argument from me, never been a fan, could never quite see what others did when describing some of his "excellent"  form over the last two years.  Garbage first two years he was with us, average at best since then.  Won't take you too long to count the number of goals, assists and incisive creative passes he's contributed.  We always needed better than him if our ambitions were top 4, although now I guess we are heading towards his level.

[Mister E]

just wait another 6 games when he starts to get tired and our defence comes up against a side with a bit more going for them upfront than Fulham, Blackburn and Wolves

That's when the manager should have the nouse to use his subbs effectively, to counter Petrov's 6-minute syndrome.

[Irish villain]

Right now, we are in no position to criticise Petrov and should be glad we still have him.

[garyfouroaks]

Right now, we are in no position to criticise Petrov and should be glad we still have him.

I have been a sceptic from the start, possibly the biggest confidence trickster ever to wear a Villa shirt in the PL era.

The argument that he is now surrounded by several players who are equally inept is hardly a good one.

[TheSandman]

I'll tell you one thing.

He's a shit load better than Jermain Pissing Jenas.

[bertlambshank]

I'll tell you one thing.

He's a shit load better than Jermain Pissing Jenas.

I agree.

[garyfouroaks]

I'll tell you one thing.He's a shit load better than Jermain Pissing Jenas.

I disagree. I think that Jenas could come right again with the right move. Petrov is simply laughing as he takes his wages.

[Lambert and Payne]

I think Jenas is a very good player who hasn't been played enough, if he can find form we have a good player. Not entirely sure on Petrov, looked very good against bburn, only seen highlights of Fulham. On saturday I thought he looked particuarly slow and quite wasteful at times aswell

[UsualSuspect]

If Jenas was that good a player there is no way bacon face would have let him go.

He is using Villa as his shop window in the hope that he will have an okay season and then he can sell him.

[luke25]

Did'nt know were to put this so thought this would be the best place as he would've been a great replacement for Petrov eventually, anyway Guido Fofana, the U-21 French international captain that we were close to signing last january, signed for Lyon on deadline day for just £1m, I have a feeling his next move will be for atleast 10 times that amount and we'll regret not getting him when we had the chance.

[BC54 VFC]

I hope that Stan gets a hat-trick this evening; would keep a few of the doubters on this thread quiet

[VillaZogmariner]

I hope that Stan gets a hat-trick this evening; would keep a few of the doubters on this thread quiet

Or even better, repeats what happened last time he played in a competitive match where Downing was in the opposition.

[Monty]

I hope that Stan gets a hat-trick this evening; would keep a few of the doubters on this thread quiet

Or even better, repeats what happened last time he played in a competitive match where Downing was in the opposition.

I'd love him forever.

[Vanilla]

I don't think Petrov is laughing as he gets his wages. I think he has proved his worth so far this season. He seemed unfit for art of last season, and it showed that Milner was carrying him before that. As he is sitting deep now he is in his comfort zone I think, but doubt we will probably ever see him score a goal again.

[BC54 VFC]

I hope that Stan gets a hat-trick this evening; would keep a few of the doubters on this thread quiet

Or even better, repeats what happened last time he played in a competitive match where Downing was in the opposition.

Great point; hadn't thought of that. Oh no, another 'reject' has scored for England. Come on, Stan, get your shooting boots on - think of 12/04/08.