Gareth Bale (Rumour to Deal Done)

[AUSpur]

It was a sneaky fiver cos I'm ashamed of myself for being so stupid/optimistic! Let's rename it a "defiant" fiver!

FIGHT THE POWER!

 

[sherbornespurs]

If Gareth Bale moves to Real Madrid I will let you all shag my imaginary wife.

Only on condition you put the air in her first.

 

[jay2040]

If Gareth Bale moves to Real Madrid I will let you all shag my imaginary wife.

Already had her!

 

[Ossie'sAardvark]

Im gonna call it now...mark my words, Gareth Bale is still going to be a Tottenham player come Tuesday morning.

Of course, if he isn't, then I look like a tit.....

Loving your optimism. At least you've stayed consistent.....unlike me!

 

[marmite79]

If Gareth Bale moves to Real Madrid I will let you all shag my imaginary wife.

Again?

 

[gilzeantheking]

RM have had a special shirt made for him

http://www.realmadridshop.com/stores/realmadrid/products/product_details.aspx?pid=124890

 

[easley91]

 

[tototoner]

Ancelotti at Real press conference this afternoon, via GOAL

The Italian boss claims he isn't bothered by the length of time the deal has dragged on for, he says looks forward to the Welshman's contribution when he eventually seals the move

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is excited at the prospect of Tottenham forward Gareth Bale arriving at the club.

The Wales international is inching closer to a move to the Spanish giants with his lawyers in Madrid to thrash out the remaining details of the 24-year-old's hefty contract.

The former Milan, Chelsea and PSG manager says the club has not been distracted by the protracted transfer saga, and looks forward to working with the Welshman if and when he does arrive.

"Everybody knows Bale, is a fantastic player, and everyone knows it," he told reporters.

“I do not know how much more time he will play for Tottenham, but he still is a Tottenham player.

“I am working with my players, and my head is not with the players who are not here.

“It doesn't frustrate me that Bale has not arrived yet. If he comes, whenever that would be, I'd be happy for coming and contributing. "

Despite Bale's big-money arrival, Ancelotti says he doesn't expect any of his current squad to leave the Bernabeu before the window slams shut.

"The players are all here, concentrating on the game.," he continued. "I do not think that will change much in the next two days"

"I do not think of Ozil going out Real Madrid. It is normal that a player is not happy when he is replaced, it is not the first time that Ozil is replaced and I do not think it's the last. It can happen. "

 

[Spursbabe63]

If and when he arrives?????????

Got to be one or the other hasn't it? ....

 

[easley91]

Say what you want about the way the move has being/been done and his 'attitude', but I want to remember the football. I want to remember this:

 

[NHAndy]

I thought I read that the deadline in Spain was today. Was that wrong? Or did I just read it wrong?

 

[easley91]

I thought I read that the deadline in Spain was today. Was that wrong? Or did I just read it wrong?

Monday night.

 

[Escher]

I thought I read that the deadline in Spain was today. Was that wrong? Or did I just read it wrong?

I believe it is usually today (31st Aug) but when the 31st falls on a non-business day the window gets extended to make up for the lost business day - hence 2nd September is added to the window. This is discretionary but most of the big leagues (England, Spain for example) do extend.

 

[Darbuspurs]

Say what you want about the way the move has being/been done and his 'attitude', but I want to remember the football. I want to remember this:

This is one that make me proud of Spurs, we Get he best out of everyone...... Go Gareth!

 

[Meadow]

Good luck to him

 

[beats1]

Anything less than a world record bid is failure imo, as he has never been quoted going for less than a world record the whole summer and letting him go for less is failure imo

As this nonsense of Ronaldo's ego isnt our fault and before Bale skipping training this wouldnt of happened

 

[Angelospilk]

Always remember that you became a worldie at the lane. You can always consider it your home wherever you are in the world.

 

[Zummerzet Spur]

Having watched that compilation makes you realise what we're losing.

Agreed, gotta forget this summer and savour the way he lit up the Lane.

Direct all your anger at the classless Madrid.

Hope he does well - lot of pressure on the lad.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

I really hoped we'd get one more season out of him but best of luck to him. Hope he gives CR the right hump.

 

[penfold_99]

The BBC have sent correspondent John Oberand to Madrid to cover the transfer , thank God my TV licence fee going to good use

Its better than paying their own staff to make up quotes! They might report on some facts this way.