Petrov has Leukaemia

[Mellin]

I've typed out a few sentences now, yet none of them seem to say enough. I'll have to settle with - Love you Stan, all the best.

[Rick_avfc]

I genuinely feel bad now for slating his performance against Arsenal last week.  It all makes sense now.
I really really hope he gets better.

[Mark H]

I am hoping its a twitter sick joke ?

[john e]

er Twitter,   are we absolutly sure of this yet ?

[Rick_avfc]

This is shocking, plain and simple. This may be a stupid question, but does this mean his career is over with immediate effect?

Best wishes Stan!

I would assume it does but lets wait for the club statement

[Summers]

Villa statement: Our long-standing captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with Acute Leukaemia.

Acute leukemia is characterized by a rapid increase in the numbers of immature blood cells. Crowding due to such cells makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Immediate treatment is required in acute leukemia due to the rapid progression and accumulation of the malignant cells, which then spill over into the bloodstream and spread to other organs of the body. Acute forms of leukemia are the most common forms of leukemia in children.

[PaulTheVillan]

Oh shit. :-(

[Concrete John]

Has he had this a while and played through it or has it just been diagnosed?

[Monty]

This is terrible news. I'm sure I speak for everyone in wishing him the best recovery possible. Our thoughts are with you, Stan.

[eastie]

Deeply shocking news breaking on sky now and diagnosis of acute leukemia- very sad and i wish him and his family all the best at this sad time- things like this make you realise football is just a game and health comes way before it.

[Mark H]

Oh my god this is true - This is tragic and very personal to me as it killed my Dad (although he had complications) - I really dont know what to type other than to say love and best wishes of us all are with you Stan, fight it with all you have x

[Chicago_Villa]

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia.

A statement from the club read: "The Villa Board received news today that our long-standing captain Stiliyan Petrov has been diagnosed with Acute Leukaemia.

"Stiliyan developed a fever following the Arsenal game last Saturday and subsequently underwent tests conducted by Dr Ian McGuinness.

"Haematology experts confirmed the diagnosis today.

"We expect to learn more about Stiliyan's situation in due course and we have moved quickly to support him and his family.

"During this time we ask that Stiliyan's privacy is placed ahead of all inquiries and trust that we will share information as we receive it.

"Stiliyan is cherished by many and he will get from Villa every ounce of love and support that we have to help bring this to a positive conclusion."

[Fergal]

It's on Sky Sports now

[The Man With A Stick]

Good grief.  I know i'm stating the obvious here but hopefully the fact that he's a footballer means they've spotted it fairly early and can do something about it.

Best of luck Stan.

[charlie]

The best wishes and hopes and prayers of everyone reading this news will be with you Stan, very best of luck with the fight, good luck mate.