Source: Daily_Mail
Stiliyan Petrov pleads with Aston Villa to name new boss
Calling for action: Stiliyan Petrov wants Villa to act[LNB]Stiliyan Petrov wants Aston Villa to appoint a new manager in time for players to be brought in before the transfer window closes next Tuesday.[LNB]Captain Petrov admits the Villa players are keen to discover who will be appointed as successor to Martin O'Neill.[LNB]Reserve-team coach Kevin MacDonald is currently in the role on a caretaker basis.[LNB]But MacDonald conceded his chances of being given the post would have been affected by successive setbacks against Newcastle and Rapid Vienna, if he decides to put his name forward as a candidate.[LNB]Petrov, who missed a penalty in Villa's 3-2 defeat to Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on Thursday night, said: 'We would like to know who is going to take charge, who is going to be involved.[LNB]'But there is now going to be a 10-day international break and we will see more clear things.[LNB]'It would be great to know who the new manager is. I hope he can be announced before the window closes so he can get some players in. Every manager has got his own ideas so it would be nice.'[LNB] Spot of bother: Petrov fluffs his penalty exit in Villa's European exit on Thursday[LNB]As they prepare for Sunday's home Barclays Premier League clash withEverton, Petrov believes it is important Villa bring in new blood.[LNB]He said: 'You can see every other team is strengthening and I hopewe can do that as well. We are a very small squad and, with the 25-manrule, it will make it even more difficult. 'We will see when thetransfer window closes where we are going to end up.'[LNB] Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov admits: Our Europa League defeat against Rapid Vienna was simply unacceptable Aston Villa 2 Rapid Vienna 3 (agg 3-4): Rapid Exit! Leaky Villa are sunk by quick-fire double ASTON VILLA FC
