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fernandopartridge
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Which one? Ex Man City?
No. Stylian - ex Villa.
clint van damme
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clint van damme
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I think it would be very difficult to come back at 37 after not playing for a couple of years or to come back after a two year fight against cancer to do it after both would be nigh on impossible if you ask me no matter how much gym work and training you've done.
Surprised villa didn't offer him some sort of role though.
stupot07
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No, I doubt hes one of them, from what I understand he had his heart on villa taking him, but they chose not but apparently his fitness levels were decent.
Apparently we did approach him (as did Walsall) after villa said no, but from what I hear he decided not to take us up on the offer.
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Apparently we did approach him (as did Walsall) after villa said no, but from what I hear he decided not to take us up on the offer.
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Terry Gibson's perm
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They offered him a role working with the youths but he didn't want it.
skyblue025
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Got to be worth taking him on trial and having a look at. Wise was older than him and did a fantastic job for us.
He did the full pre season with the Vile and many were surprised they didn't take him. Apparently Do Matteo saw him as a threat as he had so much influence around the club.
Listened to him on Talk sport today and he's inspirational, just what we need in the dressing room.
He did the full pre season with the Vile and many were surprised they didn't take him. Apparently Do Matteo saw him as a threat as he had so much influence around the club.
Listened to him on Talk sport today and he's inspirational, just what we need in the dressing room.
rob9872
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Would take him in a heartbeat. His attitude is perfect to have around and even if he barely played would be a fantastic influence on the very young squad that we have. They could learn a lot from him not just technically but how to look after themselves and get the most as a person and a footballer.
CovisGod
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Agree with the above, he probably wouldn't want stupid wages and the influence he'd have on the rest of the team would be enough to take him for the season for me, even if he only played a handful of games. Have been reading Fergies latest book "Leading" this week and there's a few pages in there on players he only kept round as long as he did because of morale and influence on the team. If we can bring in a player that then may stay on as a successful coach or something I'm all for it
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robbiekeane
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what about Gascoigne? He would be just our type
Nick
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He could bring beer and chicken?
Esoterica
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That's what a lot of people said about Joe Cole last year and he was blamed by a lot of people for our slump.
trevelfarandwide
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To be fair, I'd take a post-cancer Petrov over most midfielders; absolute quality, and good on him for beating the disease and still having the desire to play.
Fans were quite prepared to accept Joe Cole, but not a player of Petrov's calibre? If he had a successful trial, if indeed he is on his way, he'd only add quality, experience and an unpredictability to a midfield lacking in ideas.
Even at 37, at this level, he'd be a solid asset. In my opinion, naturally.
Fans were quite prepared to accept Joe Cole, but not a player of Petrov's calibre? If he had a successful trial, if indeed he is on his way, he'd only add quality, experience and an unpredictability to a midfield lacking in ideas.
Even at 37, at this level, he'd be a solid asset. In my opinion, naturally.
Great contribution, guys. I personally think he's worth having a look at. At the risk of sounding crude, I think that if you can overcome cancer and get back on the pitch, you must have a huge amount of determination. If he sparks his old flame again, he could be what we need this season.
trevelfarandwide
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Absolutely, and in my opinion, he would offer more than Cole did. Petrov seems out to prove himself, and we could utilise that.
no_loyalty
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Has been offered a player coach role, would be better off being the coach driver
Captain Dart
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Nuneaton are lucky, the man is a talisman.
Malaka
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So true, I thought that about Gary McAllister. IMO Petrov has had a couple of years out so he may have had less wear and tear on his body. He has desire and may be a good coaching option and be our next manager