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Petrov offered Nuneaton coaching role

Former Aston Villa player Stiliyan Petrov has been offered a coaching job with National League North side Nuneaton Town.

Petrov, 37, retired in 2013 after being diagnosed with leukaemia, but trained with Villa in the summer.

He was not offered a playing deal, but Nuneaton boss Kevin Wilson says he could join them in a player-coach role.

"We're trying to give him the opportunity to get the coaching hours in and get the experience," he said.

The former Bulgaria captain, who made 218 appearances for Villa, played Sunday league football for Wychall Wanderers during his retirement, helping them win the Central Warwickshire Over-35s Premier Division One Cup.