Mark Bunn

[boovidge]

it is thought unlikely that Trapattoni will leave out any of his preferred trio – David Forde, Keiren Westwood and Darren Randolph – barring injuries

Bunn's played too many games in the premiership this season to be considered.

[Olé Olé]

Is it not the case that Bunn didn't have the relevant paperwork in order to play competitively?

Bunn's Irish qualification is constantly stated as being through his father and grandmother. Does this mean that his father was born in Ireland., as well as his maternal grandmother? Or is it, quite simply, that his paternal grandmother was born in Ireland and, subsequently, the link is passed down through his father rather than being originally derived from his father? I'd go for the second. In which case, the media could simply state he qualifies through his grandmother, as is the norm.

Randolph is involved in a tug of war between Birmingham and Burnley, it appears. I'd like to see a stronger Championship side become involved in that particular battle before the window's end.

Forde was good in the last qualifiers. The jersey is his to lose. I can envisage Randolph and/or Westwood getting a run against Georgia but Forde is likely to be between the sticks against England and the Faroe Islands.

Injury permitting, Trap is unlikely to bring Bunn in for one of the other 3.

[tricky_colour]

Yes if things get too hot Bunn is the sort of player who could suffer from burn out,
as happened when King Alfred managed Norwich.

Norwich safe now, looks like Wigan are doomed unless they can win their final two matches.

But a draw and a 10-0 win might also do it for them.

[Charlie Darwin]

What do you mean Bunn could suffer burn out?

He should only be brought if Trap considers him a contender for competitive games over the next year or two. Forde, Westwood and Randolph in particular have little experience of international football, and another keeper should only be brought in if he is legitimately thought of as a contender.

[tricky_colour]

Just a joke really referring to King Alfred burning of the cake (ie Buns).

Here is the full story



KING ALFRED AND THE CAKES

[5] MANY years ago there lived in England a wise and good king whose name was Alfred. No other man ever did so much for his country as he; and [6] people now, all over the world, speak of him as Alfred the Great.

In those days a king did not have a very easy life. There was war almost all the time, and no one else could lead his army into battle so well as he. And so, between ruling and fighting, he had a busy time of it indeed.

A fierce, rude people, called the Danes, had come from over the sea, and were fighting the English. There were so many of them, and they were so bold and strong, that for a long time they gained every battle. If they kept on, they would soon be the masters of the whole country.

At last, after a great battle, the English army was broken up and scattered. Every man had to save himself in the best way he could. King Alfred fled alone, in great haste, through the woods and swamps.

Late in the day the king came to the hut of a woodcutter. He was very tired and hungry, and he begged the woodcutter's wife to give him something to eat and a place to sleep in her hut.

The woman was baking some cakes upon the hearth, and she looked with pity upon the poor, ragged fellow who seemed so hungry. She had no thought that he was the king.

"Yes," she said, "I will give you some supper if [7] you will watch these cakes. I want to go out and milk the cow; and you must see that they do not burn while I am gone."

King Alfred was very willing to watch the cakes, but he had far greater things to think about. How was he going to get his army together again? And how was he going to drive the fierce Danes out of the land? He forgot his hunger; he forgot the cakes; he forgot that he was in the woodcutter's hut. His mind was busy making plans for to-morrow.



In a little while the woman came back. The cakes were smoking on the hearth. They were burned to a crisp. Ah, how angry she was!

"You lazy fellow!" she cried. "See what you have done! You want something to eat, but you do not want to work!"

I have been told that she even struck the king with a stick; but I can hardly believe that she was so ill-natured.

The king must have laughed to himself at the thought of being scolded in this way; and he was so hungry that he did not mind the woman's angry words half so much as the loss of the cakes.

I do not know whether he had anything to eat that night, or whether he had to go to bed without [8] his supper. But it was not many days until he had gathered his men together again, and had beaten the Danes in a great battle.


No wonder his armies were defeated if he could not do a simple task like that without screwing up.

[Charlie Darwin]

Just a joke really referring to King Alfred burning of the cake (ie Buns).

Here is the full story

No wonder his armies were defeated if he could not do a simple task like that without screwing up.
I have no idea what on earth you are talking about but I commend you for bringing a hitherto unforeseen level of historicity to this forum.

[gastric]

With Ruddy signing a new deal at Norwich, Bunn really needs to look for a move elsewhere. Hopefully he has learned from the benchwarming at Blackburn that it is more fun to play, rather than just observe. Even if it was at Championship level, he needs to join a club where he can establish himself as their no 1 goalkeeper.


http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer-centre/article/168/9001279/ruddy-pens-new-norwich-deal

[Park_Lane]

Played the full 90 for Aston Villa last night and kept a clean sheet.

[samhaydenjr]

Bunn got a clean sheet for Villa today, his second in four appearances in January, conceding only one goal in each of his other games. This included saving a penalty and almost pulling off a brilliant double save against Leicester. If he keeps up this form, could he put himself into consideration for the Euro 2016 squad? Should he get a run-out in the upcoming friendlies?

[Charlie Darwin]

No quotes, but this article suggests he's still interested in making the squad: http://www.thesun.ie/irishsol/homepage/sport/irishfootball/6867610/Mark-Bunn-fighting-for-Ireland-No1-spot.html

[samhaydenjr]

Bunn back in the Villa side for the last three games, conceding only twice as Villa picked up seven points and have started to move back up the table. Might be difficult for him to break into the Ireland team, with Randolph now playing regularly in the Premier League, Westwood established at Sheffield Wednesday, Rob Elliot closing in on a return from injury, and a couple of talented youngsters within sight of first-team football. But on the other hand, if Colin Doyle, Danny Rogers, Gary Rogers and David Forde can all get call-ups in the past year, should there be a squad place available to Bunn?

[CraftyToePoke]

I was scanning the match thread on the AVFC FB earlier & a number of them saying a GK likely to arrive in Jan. If that doesn't happen, its all in his hands, if he can hold it :)

[CraftyToePoke]

New loan keeper goes straight in the side today V Spurs for Villa.

[TheOneWhoKnocks]

Has he even declared for Ireland?

Can't say GK is an issue that needs scouting with three young goalies vying for the gloves.

[Stuttgart88]

Is Bunn even current? He needs to be raisin his game.

[samhaydenjr]

Has he even declared for Ireland?

Can't say GK is an issue that needs scouting with three young goalies vying for the gloves.

He declared enthusiastically a few years ago - http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/bunn-fight-29172087.html - saying "I have a very strong Irish connection. My dad's mum is from Maynooth, my dad considers himself Irish and so do I,"

As regards whether he merits a call-up, he's playing at the same level as our two main back-up keepers, Westwood and Elliot (who is still out injured), and has roughly the same amount of Premier League experience. He's also playing at a higher level than all the following recent squad call-ups - Doyle, Rogers, other Rogers, Lawlor and Forde, so why not give him a run-out against Iceland or have a look at him in a post-season friendly

[SwanVsDalton]

I'm all for giving people a look and beggars being choosy comes to mind buuuuuuuuuut Mark Bunn is not a good keeper. His appearances for Villa have generally been pretty poor, outside of the odd save. No major clangers, he just gives off a really below-average vibe.

Now Villa have Sam Johnstone in he could be third choice, I think Villa may stick with Gollini as a back up as they seem him as a future option.