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Stoilov looks to lift Anorthosis [Dec 28, 2010] Former Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov said he was aiming for a "top-four finish and the Cypriot Cup" after becoming the fourth man to take charge of Anorthosis Famagusta FC in 2010. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria team director follows coach in quitting [Sep 08, 2010] Nasko Sirakov has quit as Bulgaria's national team director, one day after the coach resigned following the side's loss to Montenegro for its second straight defeat in European Championship qualifying. Sirakov stepped down Wednesday. Coach Stanimir Stoilov resigned shortly after Bulgaria lost 1-0 at home to Montenegro on Tuesday to sit last in Group G following its opening 4-0 loss at... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Angles for Foreign Coach as Underfire Boss Quits [Sep 08, 2010] Bulgaria will be looking to attract a foreigner to replace national football coach Stanimir Stoilov, who resigned late on Tuesday in the aftermath of his team's second successive Euro 2012 qualifier defeat." [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach quits after 2nd Euro qualifier loss [Sep 08, 2010] SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP): Stanimir Stoilov quit as Bulgaria coach Tuesday after Montenegro inflicted the country's second straight loss in early European Championship qualifying. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria 0-1 Montenegro: Stoilov resignation [Sep 08, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov announced his resignation immediately after his side suffered their second defeat to start their Euro 2012 campaign at home to Montenegro. [via YahooNews] More >>

Soccer-Bulgaria coach quits after home defeat by Montenegro [Sep 07, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov announced his resignation after Tuesday's 1-0 home defeat by Montenegro in Euro 2012 Group G qualifying. [via YahooNews] More >>

Underfire Bulgaria coach stands down [Sep 07, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov announced his resignation here on Tuesday in the aftermath of his team's second successive Euro 2012 qualifier defeat. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria unhappy with missing Man Utd striker Berbatov [Sep 05, 2010] Manchester United Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is being blamed for Bulgaria's thrashing by England. Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov says Berba's international retirement has left a huge void. "For Bulgaria, it is obviously a big loss not to have Berbatov,? Stoilov said. ?He will always be missed by the national team and, if he had played, it would probably have been a closer result ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria unhappy with missing Man Utd striker Berbatov [Sep 05, 2010] Manchester United Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is being blamed for Bulgaria's thrashing by England. Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov says Berba's international retirement has left a huge void. "For Bulgaria, it is obviously a big loss not to have Berbatov,? Stoilov said. ?He will always be missed by the national team and, if he had played, it would probably have been a closer result ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach Stoilov expects Man Utd ace Rooney to lose rag [Sep 03, 2010] Manchester United Wayne Rooney Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov wants match officials to keep an eye on England's Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for their Euro2012 qualifier. Stoilov believes the pressure could get to Rooney and urged Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai and his fellow officials to stamp out any aggression he might show towards his players. Stoilov said: "If Rooney is nervous ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Coach Stoilov: We Came to Wembley to Win [Sep 03, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov has stated clearly he is hoping for a victory at Wembley on Friday evening as his side take on stressed-out England in a Euro 2012 qualifier. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach not surprised by England woes [Sep 03, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov believes England will always struggle to shine in major tournaments because of the gruelling nature of the English domestic season. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach Stoilov expects Man Utd ace Rooney to lose rag [Sep 03, 2010] Manchester United Wayne Rooney Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov wants match officials to keep an eye on England's Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for their Euro2012 qualifier. Stoilov believes the pressure could get to Rooney and urged Hungarian referee Viktor Kassai and his fellow officials to stamp out any aggression he might show towards his players. Stoilov said: "If Rooney is nervous ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Coach Stanimir Stoilov Warns Referee Ahead of England Match [Sep 03, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov has warned referee Viktor Kassai that if Wayne Rooney was to get aggressive during their match against England , he must act properly when serving out punishment. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach Stoilov stokes fire with Rooney temper jibe [Sep 03, 2010] BULGARIA coach Stanimir Stoilov has called for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool in today?s Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. [via YahooNews] More >>

BULGARIA WARN REF OVER ROONEY [Sep 02, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov has called for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria names squad to face England, Montenegro [Aug 27, 2010] Levski Sofia defender Veselin Minev has been recalled to Bulgaria's team to open its qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship against England on Sept. 3. Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov added Minev to the almost entirely foreign-based squad, which reflects the Bulgarian teams' poor showing in the domestic league. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Coach: Bring Berbatov Back [Jun 29, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov has called on local football authorities to bring back Manchester United and Bulgaria striker Dimitar Berbatov, who recently announced his international retirement. [via YahooNews] More >>

International Football - Bulgaria coach urges Berbatov return [Jun 28, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov wants the country's football authorities to try and persuade Dimitar Berbatov to come out of retiremement. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria coach Stoilov desperate for Berbatov rethink [Jun 28, 2010] Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov wants the Balkan country's soccer authorities to try and persuade former captain and all-time leading scorer Dimitar Berbatov to come out of international retirement. [via YahooNews] More >>