Stilyan Petrov is back with a ball at his feet and a smile on his face after returning to the pitch as he continues his recovery from leukemia. Petrov has been turning out for Wychall Wanderers Over 35s in Sunday League and the Celtic and Aston Villa legend, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2012, is happy to be doing what he does best. He said: 'It's a good laugh and they're competitive games. It's just really nice to be out there playing a proper game. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Inspirational  Villa hero Stiliyan Petrov playing football again
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Stiliyan Petrov was diagnosed with leukemia in 2012
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The former Celtic and Aston Villa captain retired from football in 2013
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Petrov plays for Wychall Wanderers in the Central Wawrickshire League
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He has played three times and says his fitness is improving
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Petrov's leukemia is in remission
Petrov admitted he is loving being back in the thick of things on the pitch with @placeholder