Martin Petrov

Bolton Wanderers' defender David Wheater (R) celebrates with Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Martin Petrov
Bolton Wanderers' defender David Wheater (R) celebrates with Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Martin Petrov

Espanyol 'signs Bolton winger Petrov'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

Martin Petrov
Personal information
Full nameMartin Petyov Petrov
Date of birth15 January 1979 (1979-01-15) (age 30)
Place of birthVratsa, Bulgaria
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Playing positionWinger
Club information
Current clubManchester City
Number17
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps (Gls)
1995–1996Botev Vratsa018 0(4)
1996–1998CSKA Sofia019 0(3)
1998–2001Servette FC061 (20)
2001–2005VfL Wolfsburg116 (28)
2005–2007Atlético Madrid049 0(3)
2007–Manchester City053 0(9)
National team
1999–Bulgaria075 (19)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 08:10, 19 October 2009 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10:00, September 6, 2009 (UTC)