Source: Team_Talk
Tuncay remains committed to Stoke
Out-of-favour forward Tuncay has pledged his future to Stoke despite being left out of the squad against Aston Villa on Monday night.[LNB] The Turkey international was seen departing the Britannia Stadium before the Potters' 2-1 victory over Villa after learning he was not even on the bench.[LNB]However, the former Middlesbrough forward insists that he is still committed to the club and has no problem with manager Tony Pulis.[LNB]Tuncay told the club's official website: "I still love the club and I still love the fans.[LNB]"Every player wants to play and I am an emotional person, but for the gaffer it is very hard with his choices, because he has so many options.[LNB]"I am OK and there is no problem with the gaffer. I still love the club and the supporters. I love them and they love me. This is my team and my job is here.[LNB]"It is only the weather I do not like here."[LNB]The 28-year-old, who had been linked with a summer move to Blackburn and Wigan, says he was delighted with the home win over Villa despite being left out of the squad.[LNB]"For sure, I go home and watch it on Turkish television," he revealed.[LNB]"It is a very big win for us and I am happy with it.[LNB]"But I am always happy. I always smile when I come into work and I am always professional on the pitch."[LNB]Tuncay believes he has to stay fit as he combines his club commitments with his Euro 2012 qualifying ambitions.[LNB]"If I am not ready for Stoke, then I am not ready for Turkey," he reasoned. "That is why I am ready to play all the time.[LNB]"I played the last two games for the national team and we think we have a good chance to qualify.[LNB]"Two wins in two games is a good start for us and now we face Germany away next month. Of course it is difficult, but we have a lot of Turkish fans in Germany."
