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And with strange aeons even death may die.What is already dead may never die
And with strange aeons even death may die.What is already dead may never die
He's owed 60m on his contract. Any deal would probably split it in three, where Real must pay him 20m, new club must have him on 200k a week (20m over 2 years), and a 20m transfer/loan fee that also will go to the player. Bale will benefit from getting that 20m immediately. And probably earn another year (3y contract) on 200k a week.
Don't think it's such an impossible deal. Son, Kane and Bale up front will no doubt deliver.
I know what my money is onGeniune question: is that how it works or have you just made that up?
Geniune question: is that how it works or have you just made that up?
Bale was the second best Welsh winger to play for Spurs (Cliff Jones was better, trust me).
I loved watching him play and he gave me some of my best times and happiest memories supporting Spurs.
But he’s not the same player.
The Bale who played for us was young, enthusiastic, fit, frighteningly fast, ambitious and full of a confidence that made him think of himself as invincible.
Bale today is different. No longer quite so fit or fast, no longer in love with football and no longer full of self-belief. Life has happened to him.
Personally I’d rather keep the memories and not re-sign Bale. I’d rather the club’s funds were spent elsewhere.
PS and if you want to see how fast Cliff Jones was , this clip shows what happened when he tried his hand at bullfighting
I think it would bring the perfect balance too. We don’t have the left footed winger other than lamela who is more of an AMWould be my absolute dream to see a front 3 of Son, Kane and Bale..........we would be incredible on the break. If there is any chance at all please football gods make it be.
I think a lot of it will depend on the Euros and what his plans are for that. Do wales pick him still if he hasn’t played competitive football in however long?
I think a lot of it will depend on the Euros and what his plans are for that. Do wales pick him still if he hasn’t played competitive football in however long?
This is evil genius at work. Throw out a body to draw the vultures away from the ITK thread while generating more views.
As with any talented player, the real question is at what price. On the plus side beyond his obvious offensive prowess:
The one wild card in this is Jose. Bale has already said "Having Mourinho there is an amazing statement from the club " so it sounds as if there is a respect in both directions so it could actually work if Jose puts on his charm offensive.
- He hasn't put as much wear and tear on his body over the last few years so he will probably have an extra year or so playing at a high level.
- He would bring in massive shirt sales.
- Jose's tactical flexibility would increase by a multiple
- That also means preparing for Tottenham would be a nightmare whether he plays or not because of having to plan for him
- He has succeeded at the highest level and if he has the spark, and none of us really know if he really does, then that confidence/attitude could not help but spill over.
But the key still is the financials. At 1 pound per year it's a no brainer. AT 500k per week it's a no. And i would think the argument in here is more about what he would be worth in that range without knowing his mentality, etc. While I wouldn't want him at the expense of a motivated Tanguay or a Hobjberg, adding him would certainly increase the odds of a top 4 finish especially in a counteracttacking team. Who wouldn't want a world class player even if he is slightly past his prime if they can make the financials work? Hence, the previous statements that it might be a late window gamble make perfect sense.
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Geniune question: is that how it works or have you just made that up?
But he’s not the same player.
The Bale who played for us was young, enthusiastic, fit, frighteningly fast, ambitious and full of a confidence that made him think of himself as invincible.
Bale today is different. No longer quite so fit or fast, no longer in love with football and no longer full of self-belief. Life has happened to him.
Personally I’d rather keep the memories and not re-sign Bale. I’d rather the club’s funds were spent elsewhere.
So based on his ability still being what it was a year or two ago would we not take him for £250k/wk on a pay as you play plus £5m loan fee for two years? I think we would if we both wanted it.