Quote from: nigel on November 20, 2012, 10:03:49 AMQuote from: Clampy on November 20, 2012, 09:18:09 AMI saw him on Midlands Today last night and he looked like a bloke who'd been through a lot so of course we should carry it on if it's helping him.. We just need the 16 years olds to stop the No Respect crap.It's not just the '16 years olds', Clampy.I had a bit of an argument with a few 'older guys (25-35+ at a guess) who were saying that other clubs show no respect by not clapping too. I put the point. that at the end of the day it's a Villa thing and that as long as they didn't sing abuse I really couldn't care if they clapped, as you'd probably find that they don't realise what's going on.I would love us to score during that 19th minute applause, we could even credit the goal to Stan :-)Unfortunately there is no upper age limit on stupidity.
Quote from: Clampy on November 20, 2012, 09:18:09 AMI saw him on Midlands Today last night and he looked like a bloke who'd been through a lot so of course we should carry it on if it's helping him.. We just need the 16 years olds to stop the No Respect crap.It's not just the '16 years olds', Clampy.I had a bit of an argument with a few 'older guys (25-35+ at a guess) who were saying that other clubs show no respect by not clapping too. I put the point. that at the end of the day it's a Villa thing and that as long as they didn't sing abuse I really couldn't care if they clapped, as you'd probably find that they don't realise what's going on.I would love us to score during that 19th minute applause, we could even credit the goal to Stan :-)
I saw him on Midlands Today last night and he looked like a bloke who'd been through a lot so of course we should carry it on if it's helping him.. We just need the 16 years olds to stop the No Respect crap.
Sheer class: Aston Villa and their fans deserve full credit for the way they're looking after Stiliyan PetrovSometimes football clubs and football fans do not get the credit they always deserve.Already this season we have seen vile chanting, managers defending play-acting and racism rows which do nothing for the reputation of the game.So it heartening to see just how dignified, respectful and supportive both Aston Villa Football Club and their fans have been to help midfielder Stiliyan Petrov in his recovery from leukemia.At 33, Petrov is unlikely to play for the club again as he battles back from his terrible illness, but that has not stopped the enormous amount of good feeling coming from anyone with any connection to the club.First to the supporters: they organised a well attended charity match at Halesowen Town last Sunday in a bid to raise money for charities supporting leukemia. Over £10,000 was claimed.Fans sing Petrov’s name at every game – 19 minutes in to reflect the former Celtic man’s squad number – and he has acknowledged that such backing has reduced him to tears on a number of occasions.Then there’s the club. They presented him with a birthday cake when he called into training in the summer and even the masseurs did their bit, cycling 400-miles for a Pedal for Petrov cycle ride.It was even more warming to hear Paul Lambert talk last Friday at his pre-match Manchester City press conference.Ultimately the club were heavily beaten in a match of such importance that saw them drop into the relegation zone as a result.But Lambert wanted to speak at length about his absent midfielder, it was the most important topic of all. Everything else was insignificant.Lambert of course knows Petrov from the pair’s days together at Celtic and will do everything in his power to ensure he is well looked after.The Scot hinted that the powers that be Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner will ensure a role is there for the Bulgarian when he recovers in full following the illness that has tragically struck him. You would not think any less of Aston Villa.Thankfully Petrov is in remission. He has had a fighting spirit throughout his time in football but you like to think that the tremendous support he has received from all parties associated with the Villains has helped aid his recovery.Football is not important when it comes to health and it is to their eternal credit that Aston Villa have not forgotten about Petrov.
Brilliant piece - heart-warming.We just need to get a grip on the 19th in a way that avoids the embarrassing "no respect" and"shit support" chants.
One day this club will get all the good things it deserves.
From the Mirror. QuoteSheer class: Aston Villa and their fans deserve full credit for the way they're looking after Stiliyan PetrovSometimes football clubs and football fans do not get the credit they always deserve.Already this season we have seen vile chanting, managers defending play-acting and racism rows which do nothing for the reputation of the game.So it heartening to see just how dignified, respectful and supportive both Aston Villa Football Club and their fans have been to help midfielder Stiliyan Petrov in his recovery from leukemia.At 33, Petrov is unlikely to play for the club again as he battles back from his terrible illness, but that has not stopped the enormous amount of good feeling coming from anyone with any connection to the club.First to the supporters: they organised a well attended charity match at Halesowen Town last Sunday in a bid to raise money for charities supporting leukemia. Over £10,000 was claimed.Fans sing Petrovs name at every game 19 minutes in to reflect the former Celtic mans squad number and he has acknowledged that such backing has reduced him to tears on a number of occasions.Then theres the club. They presented him with a birthday cake when he called into training in the summer and even the masseurs did their bit, cycling 400-miles for a Pedal for Petrov cycle ride.It was even more warming to hear Paul Lambert talk last Friday at his pre-match Manchester City press conference.Ultimately the club were heavily beaten in a match of such importance that saw them drop into the relegation zone as a result.But Lambert wanted to speak at length about his absent midfielder, it was the most important topic of all. Everything else was insignificant.Lambert of course knows Petrov from the pairs days together at Celtic and will do everything in his power to ensure he is well looked after.The Scot hinted that the powers that be Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner will ensure a role is there for the Bulgarian when he recovers in full following the illness that has tragically struck him. You would not think any less of Aston Villa.Thankfully Petrov is in remission. He has had a fighting spirit throughout his time in football but you like to think that the tremendous support he has received from all parties associated with the Villains has helped aid his recovery.Football is not important when it comes to health and it is to their eternal credit that Aston Villa have not forgotten about Petrov.
Sheer class: Aston Villa and their fans deserve full credit for the way they're looking after Stiliyan PetrovSometimes football clubs and football fans do not get the credit they always deserve.Already this season we have seen vile chanting, managers defending play-acting and racism rows which do nothing for the reputation of the game.So it heartening to see just how dignified, respectful and supportive both Aston Villa Football Club and their fans have been to help midfielder Stiliyan Petrov in his recovery from leukemia.At 33, Petrov is unlikely to play for the club again as he battles back from his terrible illness, but that has not stopped the enormous amount of good feeling coming from anyone with any connection to the club.First to the supporters: they organised a well attended charity match at Halesowen Town last Sunday in a bid to raise money for charities supporting leukemia. Over £10,000 was claimed.Fans sing Petrovs name at every game 19 minutes in to reflect the former Celtic mans squad number and he has acknowledged that such backing has reduced him to tears on a number of occasions.Then theres the club. They presented him with a birthday cake when he called into training in the summer and even the masseurs did their bit, cycling 400-miles for a Pedal for Petrov cycle ride.It was even more warming to hear Paul Lambert talk last Friday at his pre-match Manchester City press conference.Ultimately the club were heavily beaten in a match of such importance that saw them drop into the relegation zone as a result.But Lambert wanted to speak at length about his absent midfielder, it was the most important topic of all. Everything else was insignificant.Lambert of course knows Petrov from the pairs days together at Celtic and will do everything in his power to ensure he is well looked after.The Scot hinted that the powers that be Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner will ensure a role is there for the Bulgarian when he recovers in full following the illness that has tragically struck him. You would not think any less of Aston Villa.Thankfully Petrov is in remission. He has had a fighting spirit throughout his time in football but you like to think that the tremendous support he has received from all parties associated with the Villains has helped aid his recovery.Football is not important when it comes to health and it is to their eternal credit that Aston Villa have not forgotten about Petrov.
Quote from: Percy McCarthy on November 22, 2012, 04:38:34 PMOne day this club will get all the good things it deserves.Don't normally like people who do this but...^^This