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[cdbearsfan]

That's pretty disappointing from Petrov.

Even worse, you know how this will go. The club will, quite rightly, tell him he's not particularly welcome at Bodymoor Heath if he intends to unsettle our players. The press will then lambast us for turning our back on our stricken former captain.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Petrov really has handled himself very poorly recently.

[wittonwarrior]

I will say it others will hesitate Petrov  is a bitter prick of the highest order.  For all the support he got from the Villa to act in this manner is an absolute disgrace.  Nothing more to say on the matter.  Goodnight - Come on the Villa.

[peter w]

Exactly. We stuck by him as you would expect any club to do but now he's comes across as being bitter and resentful. Time for the club to say thanks but time to move on and away.

[Gerrin]

Stan Petrov encouraging him to go to Rangers in the Meaning evil

Club legend Stiliyan Petrov says young Aston Villa striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy should join Rangers for the sake of his career.

Hepburn-Murphy has been offered a new contract by Villa amid interest from Ibrox and he featured in the defeat at Cardiff City because boss Steve Bruce was told he was close to signing a huge new bumper deal.

But there has still been no breakthrough and Bruce has decided to withdraw the 18-year-old from the group ahead of the FA Cup third round trip to Tottenham on Sunday.

Petrov believes Rangers boss Mark Warburton should sign the youngster to help progress his career.

“Rushian is a very exciting young striker,” Petrov said. “He’s very quick and he would make a difference for Rangers.

“He’s one of those players that you love to have in the team but you hate to play against.

“He’s a very exciting young prospect and I would like to see Rushian moving away from Villa and having a chance somewhere to progress because he’s got tons of ability.

“He hasn’t asked me about Scotland, but I’m going in next week so we’ll probably have a conversation if he wants to know anything about it.”

Well Stan, if you learnt anything about Glasgow during your time there, you wouldn't be advising an 18 year old black kid to be going there as his first destination away from home. Why would an ex Celtic player be advising a player to join Rangers???

[oswald funkletrumpet]

You cant buy class

As mr petrov is showing. An average player who the club bent over backwards to assist

To think some wanted him involved with the club as he would be a good role model 

[mattjpa]

Why is Stan getting involved? He may be bitter towards the club but he should remember that thousands of fans were behind him. Looking very petty at the moment

[Rudy65]

I'm really, really starting to dislike Petrov.  The man has a complete lack of class and respect.

Why? Because of the RHM Rangers link?

[Rigadon]

What are we offering him on length of contract and wages?

The most the club has ever offered any similar player apparently.

and what was that?

Not sure that's particularly relevant, either way I don't know and can't be arsed to check.  I'm utterly nonplussed about the whole thing.

[dave.woodhall]

I really hate to see Stan getting abused. His recovery and the way we stuck by him was just about the only redeeming feature of the past horrible years. But while he might be having words put into his mouth, this isn't the first time something questionable has been attributed to him. I've no idea what he's really saying and why, and I hope there's no bitterness on his part, but I have a horrible feeling that we're on the road to an irrevocable split.

As for Rushian, I can see the attraction of Rangers - regular football in front of 40,000, decent money and the chance to play in Europe. I'm also perhaps seeing why three managers haven't given him a chance since his debut.

[dekko]

I really hate to see Stan getting abused. His recovery and the way we stuck by him was just about the only redeeming feature of the past horrible years. But while he might be having words put into his mouth, this isn't the first time something questionable has been attributed to him. I've no idea what he's really saying and why, and I hope there's no bitterness on his part, but I have a horrible feeling that we're on the road to an irrevocable split.

As for Rushian, I can see the attraction of Rangers - regular football in front of 40,000, decent money and the chance to play in Europe. I'm also perhaps seeing why three managers haven't given him a chance since his debut.

What else has he said?

[Steve67]

Very balanced view Dave. I also wonder, if he was that good, he'd be getting in ahead of Agbonlahor, given how woeful he's been. I appreciate that Bruce may feel the kid isn't quite ready but patience is needed from both parties. If Stan HAS made those remarks, then he's out of order.

[charleeco7]

Stan come out saying he was talking about RHM going out on loan to Rangers. So he's either peddling backwards pretty fast or been done by the press.

[Matt Collins]

Stan says he meant on loan

[Steve67]

Been done by the press. They are pretty good at twisting peoples words. Thank goodness for that! Like Mr Woodhall, I too would hate to see Stan getting pelters.