The Teal Bunbury Appreciation Thread

I was wondering who'd be the first one to point that out.

And on the flipside, Stu Holden.

Oh, what could have been....look who got the assist on his goal.

Interesting they refer to him as a "trialist" rather than someone just training with the team.

Yeah -- I caught that as well.

You don't just go train with a team for the sake of it.

Well it's really only been me and Gooch that has posted something and all we were going on was his Tweet saying he was training with the team...

EDIT: Just found this link.
http://www.setanta.com/ie/Articles/2010/12/14/Potters-chief-on-transfer-plan/gnid-83489/

Well the team just posted this on Twitter: "While he certainly isn't "on a trial" Teal Bunbury...."

That's the important part of the tweet.

The Setanta link has undergone a complete rewrite .... no mention of Teal at all now.

Wow, it definitely has. That's interesting.

I am so glad that I blogged about this

I still plan on writing about it tonight if that makes you feel better....

I found this article that basically says word for word the portion about Teal from the Setanta article.

http://www.eatsleepsport.com/stoke-city/us-ace-out-to-impress-stoke-1133994.html

I don't think Bunbury is going anywhere, but this should be an eye opener for the brass at SKC. This kid is super talented. He has attributes that's natural. SKC has to think like NFL clubs and boost their young talent. It sells!

Just don't do like NFL and sign him to a 5 year 32.5 million dollar contract with 13 million guaranteed.

Of course, in MLS, it'd be more like 3 year $250,000 contract with your very own authentic jersey guaranteed (with your name on it!).

Don't forget use of our World Class Training Facility at Swope Park, the opportunity to play in the First Truely Authentic American Soccer Stadium and orange slices at half time.

Will there be Capri Sun, too?

Goal Bonus.

Capri Sun is for finishers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/stoke_city/9291409.stm

I want to take this moment to thank David Mamet for this popular culture reference and joke that I believe I will take to my grave.

does anyone on this board actually believe Teal is ready for signing an EPL contract?

I know I started this thread and I do have lofty goals for Teal but there isn't a single thought in my mind that he is ready to make the move.

Why not? Eddie Johnson could use some company in Greece. Or Denmark. Or wherever the hell he wound up?

Fulham...