10/28/2002-
Thunderhead were even more thrilled after their win to find that they had moved up two positions in the league. "We're going to let the boys have a break this week," said Garland. "We still need to continue our upward trend, but we don't want to burn out, either." Unexpected trends in some of the players' performance as of late has Thunderhead rethinking some of their starting lineup. Will we see a change in their organization? Only time will tell.10/26/2002-
Construction begins on the Thunderhead website.10/26/2002-
This match is expected to be the farewell match for inner midfielder Alan Hooper and forward Theodore Trout, who have recently been released to the transfer market. Their release moves newcomer Joan Navarro and Irishman Elliot Beirne into the sub-squad. "It's all part of Thunderhead's growing process," said owner and manager James Downs. "The management and the coaching staff all agree that while this will shake up Thunderhead at a crucial point in the season, it is indeed what's best.10/26/2002-
The team has been training harder than ever in preparation for their important upcoming league match. "The team is wired, but I worry about our performance this weeked because none of them will get any sleep tonight," said coach Garland with a grin. Staff have been working around the clock at Bluegrass Downs Arena to prepare for what they expect will be their biggest crowd yet. Reportedly, Alyson Hannigan (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Willow) will be attending this match, in the VIP section.10/21/2002-
Within hours of their victory, a deal was finalized for 19 year old Joan Navarro. The management issued a statement, saying "Navarro showed promise and raw talent, and we hope to temper him into a fine winger or forward."10/21/2002-
After their league win, which they hope will be the beginning of a trend, Thunderhead wasted little time in resuming their strict regime, preparing now for their trip to Sverige for the international friendly with BK Alva. "We've had a taste of the fruits of our labor," said coach Garland, "but if w want it to continue, we can't let up. We have a long road ahead."10/20/2002-
Thunderhead, recently gaining momentum after a surge of sponsors, a new rigorous training program, and a club rehaul, puts last minute touches on their new line-up for tonight's match. "We have had some rough times lately," admitted head coach Vernon Garland. "We had to let some of our boys go, but we've really got a vibrant, vigorous squad now, and we're ready to start putting back some league wins."10/20/2002-
While owner and manager James Downs would not comment on Thunderhead's recent rash od pink slips, he did have this to say: "The Kentucky Thunderhead's club has been undergoing a rehaul. With a new line-up and innovative training and game strategies, we hope to breathe new life into the team and rise to the top of the division." The players do appear to be in better form, and their spirit is higher than ever. But, it remains to be seen if this will translate into victories on the field.