Player Watch: Gareth Bale - Retires

[Colonel Dax]

Anyone doubting this signing would give us a lift.......

Look at us. Just look at the state we're in.

If only we'd pushed on when the time was right a couple of years ago and made a high profile signing or two. The whole club has been flat ever since then and IF this comes off, suddenly, the optimism levels are ramped right up and not only that, we start looking forward to watching us play again. If this doesn't excite you then you haven't got a pulse. And about fucking time.

Don't fuck this up. Anything less now and you'll need more than a pair of runnings shoes and a jet pack to get you out of it.

Spot on

 

[hellava_tough]

You have to hand it to a Levy...

Ndombele
Lo Celso
Sessegnon
Clarke
Højbjerg
Doherty
Hart
Seguilon
Bale

... if he brings in all of those in just over 12 months with no significant outgoings, that is a serious sign of intent.

The summer of the magnificent seven we had sold Bale and it was consolation spending. This is something else altogether. We might even see A&C at the next BSoDL picnic... ?

You can add Mourinho to that list too

 

[spursfan77]

From the Daily ITK thread

Edit: thought I'd add it here as I feel like that thread may largely be ignored today, with this one preferred

 

[deanostheyido]

In all seriousness, if Bale does sign what does this do to the club dynamics?

Kane has been top dog for while now, I think Bale usurps him somewhat.

Puts less pressure on Kane to be the main man every game, pretty sure this will lead to a reinvigorated Kane

 

[Mphw]

Worst sleep of my life, but not for a bad reason I’m just so fucking excited about this!

 

[mark1208]

I know mate it's tough my condolences.
I lost my mother in law in February just before COVID. And I've been helping my father in law since as I've been furloughed.

Keeping both of us strong with our mental health is very important. This Bale news has certainly helped I couldn't sleep a wink last night!. Take care mate things do get better. COYS

Thanks for your kind words my condolences for your mother in law. It has been a tough couple of years only lost my dad 17 months before mum so was helping her she was really struggling then COVID hit she passed i lost my job my partner has been a god send only family i have left

 

[King of the Lane]

Yeah this is all well and good but before we sign him we should be asking if he can be a c**t, not a stupid c**t but a clever c**t.

 

[Steffen]

We can't have nice things, it still doesn't feel real.

But it's happening!!

Never thought I’d see a GIF of Wikestad here

 

[Spursmatty87]

Isn’t his brand GB11 or something ? I imagine as part of the deal he is entitled to claim the no.11? Or now we’ve announced squad numbers it cannot be changed?

Might be wrong but thought you could change them up until the transfer window closes.

 

[rawhide]

Might be wrong but thought you could change them up until the transfer window closes.

Bye Coco...

 

[Dougal]

Anyone doubting this signing would give us a lift.......

Look at us. Just look at the state we're in.

If only we'd pushed on when the time was right a couple of years ago and made a high profile signing or two. The whole club has been flat ever since then and IF this comes off, suddenly, the optimism levels are ramped right up and not only that, we start looking forward to watching us play again. If this doesn't excite you then you haven't got a pulse. And about fucking time.

Don't fuck this up. Anything less now and you'll need more than a pair of runnings shoes and a jet pack to get you out of it.

Also, we finished 6th. If we didn’t have Bale on the books years ago he wouldn’t be coming now. We’re got something in our favour to help us punch above our weight in the transfer market, get on board with it. Hell, it’s even allowing me to make peace with the Mourinho appointment...

 

[rossdapep]

Anyone doubting this signing would give us a lift.......

Look at us. Just look at the state we're in.

If only we'd pushed on when the time was right a couple of years ago and made a high profile signing or two. The whole club has been flat ever since then and IF this comes off, suddenly, the optimism levels are ramped right up and not only that, we start looking forward to watching us play again. If this doesn't excite you then you haven't got a pulse. And about fucking time.

Don't fuck this up. Anything less now and you'll need more than a pair of runnings shoes and a jet pack to get you out of it.

I was sceptical that with his recent injury record we may not see enough of him on the pitch to feel the benefit. But I have to admit, especially after Sunday, the club needs a lift, the players need to feel the ambition of the club and Jose needs to know he has a chairman who is fully committed to giving him the platform. That's all pretty powerful stuff.

And even if we get 30 games out of him, he has the power and ability to be decisive in the big games.

I sure as hell value our chances higher in the EL now.

Also, look at United and their reaction to this (combined with Reguilon). Their fans are now saying it's "Sancho or nothing"

 

[Lily White Lady]

Lo Celso and Ndombele both fit that description right? Or are you talking about a player like Coutinho?

On paper they both should yes if José can get them playing (NDombele especially).

Or while we’re bringing back all our best players...Modric!?!

 

[thekneaf]

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Levy’s plan to show bale updated training ground pics ?

Jokes aside. The training ground literally is surrounded by golf courses.

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Bye Coco...

It looks that way doesn't it? It wouldn't surprise me if he returned to his former club.

 

[We'llWinThePrem]

Bale would be on free kicks and corners right?

 

[Archibald&Crooks]

Bale would be on free kicks and corners right?

I'd have him on free kicks but at corners, outside the area to pick up any loose balls for the shot. Anyone can hit the first man from a corner.

 

[rawhide]

Bale would be on free kicks and corners right?

Possibly not corners. He’s a goal threat in the air.

 

[chrissivad]

Might be wrong but thought you could change them up until the transfer window closes.

Yeah, that's when we have to submit the final squad list for the PL

 

[portgasz]

It looks that way doesn't it? It wouldn't surprise me if he returned to his former club.

Circle of life is it.. lamela might be considered his position now