Petrov - Time for a trophy

22 September 2009 16:35
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Stiliyan Petrov believes Aston Villa must start winning silverware after three years of steady progress under Martin O'Neill.[LNB] Villa have finished in the top six of the Premier League for the past two seasons and Petrov recognises that expectations have rocketed as a result.[LNB]The Bulgarian midfielder believes it is now time to put a trophy in the cabinet ahead of the Carling Cup clash with Cardiff City on Wednesday.[LNB]"I think we have made very good progress in the last couple of years but now we will try to aim for something higher," said Petrov.[LNB]"We will try and get some silverware and I hope we can do it this season.[LNB]"It will be hard. I think people expect more from us. We know the expectations from last season, the pressure that comes with it, and we are ready to fight again and handle that pressure.[LNB]"Every player here wants to win things. That's what we are fighting for and the fans want to see the team do well."[LNB]RotationO'Neill is set to make changes to his side for the home game against the Bluebirds but Petrov insists Villa now have the strength in depth to be able to pursue such a policy.[LNB]He said: "It is a good sized squad. That is why the manager brought players in. He will rotate.[LNB]"We've got cup games, league games, games that will come quickly, especially around Christmas time, so it is up to the manager how we rotate.[LNB]"We've got players to bring in now and we will be just as strong and everyone is prepared to play. Even those not playing will be working to get their chance."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports