Player Watch: Gareth Bale - Retires
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THFC_is_my_life
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Bale suits our counter attacking style perfectly, and if there is a deal there to be done I hope we can do it.
My worry though is that, even with a front 3 of Son, Kane, Bale (imagine that!), our inability to get the ball forward from midfield/ play in tight spaces/ create anything of note will affect the level of impact he is able to have - hopefully GLC can provide this spark once fit.
My worry though is that, even with a front 3 of Son, Kane, Bale (imagine that!), our inability to get the ball forward from midfield/ play in tight spaces/ create anything of note will affect the level of impact he is able to have - hopefully GLC can provide this spark once fit.
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It's as sure as shit a bigger lift than signing any one of the names we're being linked with
SpartanSpur
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Press building on Bale to Utd. Dortmund talking up keeping Sancho. All a game of poker between the two or will genuinely get Bale and wait a year for Sancho?
Concerns me that following Trix's ITK Levy might have walked away from this deal. Feels like the deal the whole club needs for sure, a bit more ambition shown by the chairman might get a buzz around the place that seems to be sorely lacking.
Concerns me that following Trix's ITK Levy might have walked away from this deal. Feels like the deal the whole club needs for sure, a bit more ambition shown by the chairman might get a buzz around the place that seems to be sorely lacking.
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Yeah, Bas Dost is the one we want, can you imagine the shirt sales? Those photo ops? Fuck yeah!
wadewill
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It obviously wouldn’t be a surprise if United did sign him.
but I think it’s way more likely that if they do it’ll be towards the end of the window when Sancho has absolutely 0% chance
at the moment I would guess this is all a game from United to get Dortmund to hurry things up. It’s what they do
but I think it’s way more likely that if they do it’ll be towards the end of the window when Sancho has absolutely 0% chance
at the moment I would guess this is all a game from United to get Dortmund to hurry things up. It’s what they do
deanostheyido
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Sarcasm doesn't always come across well on the Internet. I mean come on, with the amount of names we're linked with, we clearly don't have any scouts...
spursfan77
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Has anyone had a look on the man u forums to see if they think they will sign him or if it is a load of nonsense?
E17yid
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It's as sure as shit a bigger lift than signing any one of the names we're being linked with
I know you’re joking but the whole thing about a lift is that, in part at least, it’s just superficial.
I’m more concerned with signing players that will improve us as a team. I’m not saying Bale wouldn’t but I also don’t think he’d automatically come in and solve the shit show that is the squad at the moment, lift or no lift.
And that’s before you even consider the fact he’s likely to spend half the time in the physio room, what a lift that would be for the fans.
We’re kinda in Danny Rose google territory. I wonder if the same people who still make the jokes about Danny are the same ones who are just clamouring for a big name. The general view against Danny was that it’s about getting the right profile of player rather than a big name. I dunno.
Finchyid
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When did Trix say that ?
They thought they were signing Kane for 5 years so I wouldn't look to them for any kind of confirmation.
rossdapep
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If United think they can play poker with Dortmund they've got another thing coming.
Dortmund don't want or need to sell and won't be panicked into selling at what United are trying to pay.
Thats why I think United are genuinely pushing to loan Bale.
WalkerboyUK
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Dortmund have no need/reason to sell Sancho. They're proving it by playing him in the cup match last night.
Danny1
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Have to say that if Utd go out & sign Bale after we have been told that there was a deal to us that was just for us, then I will lose my shit. This club needs to be backed, we were in the Champions League final last year for fuck sake, and we are pissing around with our signings as per usual. I'm usually quite level headed with Levy but to see Bale rock up at Utd would tip me over the edge.
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I get what you're staying and I know we're miles away from that team in regards quality etc, but I remember watching the Sky Broadcast when we were signing a slightly past it Edgar Davids (in 05?) - they had a camera at the training ground and before it was confirmed his car turned up - it showed professional Spurs players running round the corner to get a glimpse of him including Keane and Mido, who were their Nations superstar players. The excitement and lift seemed obvious.
E17yid
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Yeah that’s totally fair enough and I don’t dispute it. There would definitely be a buzz about the place before we get knocked out of the Europa league qualifying rounds and Bale gets injured.
ernie78
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I feel the same. I think after everything that has happened over the last 2 years, euphoria to utter dismay to just get strung along Only for the same shit to happen will be the final straw.
it was ok in the 90’s/early 00’s when were shit and didn’t have any delusions of grandeur but now to have got so close, have world class facilities to not get class players just makes you think what is the fucking point?? It will look like a sham and I feel undo years of good work raising our profile as we slip further toward midtable
Donki
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Most don't want him and think he will be Sanchez MKII, they don't really have an ITK section and mostly go on "trusted" Journalists.
deanostheyido
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For people doubting the impact a 31 year old Bale would have here, just a small reminder that mourinho signed a 35 year old Ibrahimovic for united, helping them to 2 trophies and the community shield (glorified friendly) in his 1st season. Cant underestimate the difference a renown star coming in can have on a team.
