Stiliyan Petrov Jr, son of former Celtic and Aston Villa football star Stiliyan Petrov, has been announced as a candidate for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.
He will run for a seat in the Lapworth and West Kenilworth ward on Warwickshire County Council. The announcement has sparked controversy, particularly among Celtic fans, due to the party's right-wing stance. Reform UK hopes Petrov Jr's candidacy will appeal to younger voters and capitalize on his father's popularity.
The move comes amid broader political maneuvering involving potential local council deals between Reform UK and Conservative candidates.
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Great, just what we need—another celebrity name propping up a far-right party with zero real solutions.
Finally, someone outside the out-of-touch political elite stepping up—about time we had real people representing us instead of career politicians.
Interesting move by Petrov Jr., though I’m not sure jumping in with Reform UK is the smartest long-term play. From a neoliberal perspective, the focus should be on pragmatic policies that promote economic growth and individual opportunity—not populist rhetoric. Reform UK tends to lean a bit too heavy on nostalgia and nationalism, which doesn't exactly attract investment or innovation. That said, fresh faces in politics are always welcome, especially younger ones who might shake things up. Hopefully, he brings some pro-market, pro-competition thinking to the table instead of just parroting party lines. Curious to see if he actually contributes anything meaningful beyond name recognition.
So the son of a football legend is jumping into politics with a party that wants to gut public services and divide people? Disappointing, especially when we need young voices pushing for stronger communities and fairer policies—not Farage-style fearmongering.
Good on him for stepping up and actually doing something instead of just complaining from the sidelines. Reform UK is one of the few parties actually talking sense about cutting government waste and protecting individual freedoms. The outrage from some fans just shows how intolerant the left has become—they preach diversity until someone has a different opinion. If Petrov Jr shares even half the grit his dad showed on the pitch, he’ll be a solid fighter for real change. Local politics needs fresh voices who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
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Celtic fans rage as club legend's son announced as Reform UK candidate
THE son of a Celtic legend has been revealed as a candidate for Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK Party. Stiliyan Petrov Jnr, whose father Stiliyan played for the Hoops from 1999 to 2006, has released a video promoting the party and its policies.
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Former Premier League player’s son standing as Reform councillor
The son of a former Premier League player will stand for election as a Reform UK councillor. He is set to contest for a seat in Lapworth and West Kenilworth as part of Nigel Farage’s right-wing Reform UK Party. The party took to X to reveal their new candidate, with hopes he will help them connect to younger voters.
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Premier League cult hero’s son revealed as Reform UK candidate for upcoming election and vows to ‘fix’ local area
STILIYAN PETROV impressed the Aston Villa crowd when he stepped on to the pitch. Now his son wants to impress the public as he steps into politics. Stiliyan Jr is campaigning to be elected on to
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