Stiliyan Petrov diagnosed with acute leukaemia

[King Gizzard]

Doing the rounds on twitter, wasn't a massive fan on the pitch but off it he's a great guy great club captain :(

[bbfan1991]

Poor guy:(, hope he gets well soon and the love of his loved ones will keep him strong.

He has always had a fantastic attitude on the pitch and is a fighter!

[Locke.]

Footballers are having a terrible time of it these past few weeks

[Jesus.]

Hope he makes a full recovery.

[Boothy]

Awful news, wish him all the best.

[Novo]

on bbc sport now

[King Gizzard]

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[Z]

This is tragic, leukaemia's not an easy battle...

[Z]

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Genius goal!

[King Gizzard]

I didn't really know alot about leaukemia so I just researched it, not high survival rates in the long term :( the type he's got 40% of people live over 5 years :( feel so bad for his wife and son

[Mystic Mock]

This is sad news,my thoughts go out to him and his family.:(

[King Gizzard]

Game still going ahead at the request of Stan himself. What a man

I think we'll beat Chelsea now

[Ramsay]

really hope he pulls through :(

[Lee.]

Oh no! :sad: hottest football ever! I hope he beats it.

[King Gizzard]

He's at the game today, was crying when there was a standing avation on the 19th minute, 19 being his number

https://p.twimg.com/ApUlTY6CEAAMqRb.png

[Marc]

Ah man this news is so crap

[fruit_cake]

crikey, I hope he pulls through

[MTVN]

The applause was a nice gesture, fair play to him for going to watch the game as well

[Boothy]

Yeah, I loved the minutes applause. Good luck to him.

[King Gizzard]

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[GypsyGoth]

Can he be cured?

[fruit_cake]

looks like he's going through chemo

[King Gizzard]

Apparently it could be something to do with Chernobyl..radiation poisoning when he's younger

I think he can be cured yes

[Ryan57]

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I didn't realise he shared his birthday with me. :p

[King Gizzard]

Just an update

He is in remission after chemo. Will now take medication for two years. His contract is up at the end of the season but he'll probably get a coach or ambassadorial role. He looks so bad :/ Feel for the guy. But think he will be OK

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2310967/Stiliyan-Petrov-leukaemia-battle-Brave-smile-Premier-League-footballer-transformed-cancer.html

[Jesus.]

He looks terrible, but really pleased he seems to be through the worst. Fair play to villa fans as well for keeping the applause and support going.

[Z]

Good news that he's in remission... poor guy! Leukaemia is really hard to beat, he's done so well!

[Ryan57]

Wow, he does look bad. Expected I guess with what he's been through. Wish him luck.

Awful what this horrid illness has done to his body.

[Jake.]

Very sad, wish him a steady recovery (if possible)

[Drew.]

could hardly recognize him

[King Gizzard]

Retired this week to any of those that didn't know, led the team on the last home game of the season lap of honour

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[Ryan57]

Retired this week to any of those that didn't know, led the team on the last home game of the season lap of honour

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Shame he had to retire. :(

Also notice how AVFC channel does better resolution videos. ManUtd.com still stuck in crap 360p. :idc:

[King Gizzard]

Today is petrov day at the DW. 3000 Petrov masks have been made for all of our fans going to wigan. Think we've got even more than 3000 going now Wigan released more tickets because they've gone down and this game doesn't matter anymore

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/QVsAOuN.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Was on the bench today for some reason (not as a sub though). Could get use to that once he fully recovers. Looking much better too

http://i.imgur.com/0vpJnGU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SBLHTQe.jpg

[King Gizzard]

http://i.imgur.com/rNxl1hQ.jpg

[King Gizzard]

Forget the other ****e that happened, this is what matters

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[Drew.]

Great occasion and a special moment at the end with YNWA and his kids

[Shaun]

Stiliyan :worship:

[Brother Leon]

When his son runs towards him :'(

[Shaun]

Forget the other ****e that happened, this is what matters

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this should be given more coverage in football journalism... stop concentrating on all the bans and rulebreaks and personal affairs.