Martin Petrov
Espanyol 'signs Bolton winger Petrov'
Jan 14, 2013 11:58 EST
Bolton winger and former Bulgarian international Martin Petrov has signed a contract with Spanish league side Espanyol, Bulgaria's Sportal website reported on Monday.
Bolton relegated after draw at Stoke
May 13, 2012 13:12 EDT
Bolton were relegated from the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Stoke ended their 11-year stay in the top-flight.
Defiant Coyle vows Bolton will fight to the finish
May 07, 2012 03:16 EDT
Owen Coyle insists Bolton will remain in the Premier League if they win their final game at Stoke despite seeing his side throw away a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 against West Bromwich Albion.
Man City on verge of English Premier League title
May 06, 2012 22:45 EDT
Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle United.
City on verge of English title after Toure double
May 06, 2012 13:06 EDT
Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday.
Toure strengthens Man City's grip on title
May 06, 2012 12:09 EDT
Manchester City moved to within touching distance of a first English league title in 44 years after Yaya Toure scored twice in a 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunday.
Bolton blow chance to boost survival bid
May 06, 2012 11:51 EDT
Bolton Wanderers are in severe danger of being relegated from the Premier League after blowing a two-goal lead in a dramatic 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
Davies double but Bolton frustrated
Apr 28, 2012 12:31 EDT
Two goals from Kevin Davies earned Bolton a vital point in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Sunderland - but it wasn't enough to help them climb out of the bottom three.
Ngog boosts Bolton's survival bid
Apr 24, 2012 16:55 EDT
Bolton boosted their survival bid and dragged Aston Villa into the Premier League relegation dogfight as David Ngog clinched a 2-1 win at Villa Park on Tuesday.
Dempsey brace sinks Bolton against Fulham
Apr 07, 2012 12:49 EDT
A first-half brace from Clint Dempsey sealed three points for Fulham as they beat Bolton Wanderers 3-0 on Saturday, giving the London side a morale-boosting away win but keeping the Trotters close to the drop zone.
City suffer title blow despite late fightback
Mar 31, 2012 13:18 EDT
Manchester City's challenge for the Premier League title suffered a setback as they were forced to stage a late fightback just to salvage a 3-3 draw against Sunderland at Eastlands on Saturday.
Bolton fight back to claim third straight win
Mar 31, 2012 12:48 EDT
Resurgent Bolton Wanderers battled back from a goal down to win 3-2 at bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and keep their heads above the relegation zone.
Wheater at the double as Bolton honour Muamba
Mar 24, 2012 13:14 EDT
David Wheater scored twice as Bolton secured a 2-1 victory in an emotional relegation derby over Blackburn that became a moving tribute to stricken Wanderers player Fabrice Muamba.
Liverpool stunned by rampant Bolton
Jan 21, 2012 15:06 EST
Liverpool's chances of securing a place in next season's Champions League took a downward turn on Saturday as Bolton put their poor home form behind them to defeat Kenny Dalglish's side 3-1 at the Reebok Stadium.
Relief for Hughes as QPR end FA Cup jinx
Jan 17, 2012 17:13 EST
Mark Hughes registered the first win of his reign at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday as the Premier League strugglers ended their 11-year FA Cup jinx to beat MK Dons 1-0.
Scholes on the mark as United keep pace
Jan 14, 2012 12:27 EST
Paul Scholes' first league goal at Old Trafford in nearly three years vindicated the decision of Sir Alex Ferguson to call the Manchester United midfielder out of retirement as his side beat Bolton 3-0.
Kean vows to carry on as Blackburn go bottom
Dec 20, 2011 20:18 EST
Under fire Blackburn Rovers manager Steve Kean insisted he'd continue in his post after a 2-1 derby defeat at home to Bolton sent his side to the bottom of the English Premier League table.
Spurs down Arsenal, Lampard destroys Bolton
Oct 02, 2011 16:09 EDT
Tottenham piled on the misery for north London rivals Arsenal as Kyle Walker's long-range strike clinched a 2-1 win, while Frank Lampard hit a hat-trick in Chelsea's 5-1 victory at Bolton on Sunday.
Arsenal own-goal misery as Blackburn triumph
Sep 17, 2011 12:21 EDT
Arsenal's miserable start to the Premier League season suffered another setback on Saturday as two second-half own goals handed Blackburn an upset 4-3 victory at Ewood Park.
Rooney leads England romp as Bulgaria routed
Sep 02, 2011 17:28 EDT
A resurgent Wayne Rooney scored twice as new-look England edged closer to Euro 2012 qualification with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Bulgaria here Friday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Martin Petyov Petrov | ||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Vratsa, Bulgaria | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Manchester City | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps (Gls)† | |
| 1995–1996 | Botev Vratsa | 18 (4) | |
| 1996–1998 | CSKA Sofia | 19 (3) | |
| 1998–2001 | Servette FC | 61 (20) | |
| 2001–2005 | VfL Wolfsburg | 116 (28) | |
| 2005–2007 | Atlético Madrid | 49 (3) | |
| 2007– | Manchester City | 53 (9) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1999– | Bulgaria | 75 (19) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:10, 19 October 2009 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). | |||