In BFR's book he says he realised he needed a centre half and was talking to Harry Redknapp, who said he had one at Bournemouth who was good enough for the top flight. So BFR took a punt. He said Teale was great but his wife was a bit of a nightmare. He rang 'Arry up to thank him for the tip off and said "But you didn't tell me about his wife". 'Appy 'Arry just laughed. According to BFR she stirred it up before the final against United about bonuses compared to them, suits, etc. Then, again according to BFR she booked him in for a nose job before the start of the following season which led to Ugo coming in and taking his place permanently. But he is up there with my favourite Villa players. He was great with McGrath and I think he sometimes had to work harder to make up for the great man when his was not feeling his best having one of his rare off days.
