Gareth Bale.

[Slime]

Does anyone know his time for 100 metres.
I've just seen his goal for RM tonight and the pace he's just shown after being barged off the pitch was absolutely stunning.
I don't know about him, but it left me exhausted!


Slime.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I'll hold my hands up & admit I said he'd struggle after such a big move

 

[Beezerk]

Great player, like above I thought he would be warming the bench but he's really doing the biz over there.

 

[guest100718]

20 goals and 14 assists.

 

[pokerjoke]

I have watched a lot of Real"s games this season and Bale after a slow start has
turned into a superstar.
He was a one man show at Spurs,but hes definitely part of a team at Real Madrid.
To be honest up front they are a bit greedy at times but Bale has had a lot of assists.
Last night he looked the biggest threat and had about 6 chances or attempt at goal.
His goal was superb showing great pace at the end of the game,finally hes produced
against Barca.
Just on another note was Messi playing?
He did nothing all game.

 

[Liverbirdie]

20 goals and 14 assists.

I'd always be mindful of assists in that team. Didn't Ozil have 40 odd last season? If he does a 10 yard square ball on the halfway line to Ronaldo, who beats 3 men then slots it - is that really an assist?

 

[guest100718]

I'd always be mindful of assists in that team. Didn't Ozil have 40 odd last season? If he does a 10 yard square ball on the halfway line to Ronaldo, who beats 3 men then slots it - is that really an assist?

Either way, still good stats.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

If Bale hadn't blatantly dived vs Scotland and instead been shown his second yellow, he wouldn't have on on the pitch to score and Scotland would be on their way to Brasil in June-maybe.

Good player,though.

 

[FairwayDodger]

I'd always be mindful of assists in that team. Didn't Ozil have 40 odd last season? If he does a 10 yard square ball on the halfway line to Ronaldo, who beats 3 men then slots it - is that really an assist?

Prior to the game last night I read an article that questioned Bale's contribution as he hadn't scored in any big games and most of his goals came in 3-0 wins so didn't affect the outcome. It also stated that his really only significant "assist" in a big game was a ball that he completely miscontrolled but it broke by sheer luck to Ronaldo who buried it....

 

[Deleted member 18121]

I think he's a good player and would love him at Liverpool (so don't get me wrong here), but he's built a massive part of his reputation on the mantra of kicking the ball 20/30/40 yards down pitch and running really fast to beat players....nothing clever or fancy about it, it's like watching a kid play football.

His ball striking is another thing however, great tekkers to get the ball to move like he does.

 

[Birchy]

If Bale hadn't blatantly dived vs Scotland and instead been shown his second yellow, he wouldn't have on on the pitch to score and Scotland would be on their way to Brasil in June-maybe.

Good player,though.

:rofl: good to see you have a good sense of humour :thup:

 

[Adi2Dassler]

:rofl: good to see you have a good sense of humour :thup:

Good to see it's not going un-noticed.

 

[FairwayDodger]

If Bale hadn't blatantly dived vs Scotland and instead been shown his second yellow, he wouldn't have on on the pitch to score and Scotland would be on their way to Brasil in June-maybe.

Good player,though.

Indeed, and with our revitalisation under Strachan we'd have been in with a good shout of really shaking them up and winning the world cup.....

 

[pokerjoke]

Prior to the game last night I read an article that questioned Bale's contribution as he hadn't scored in any big games and most of his goals came in 3-0 wins so didn't affect the outcome. It also stated that his really only significant "assist" in a big game was a ball that he completely miscontrolled but it broke by sheer luck to Ronaldo who buried it....

Please your insulting our intelligence.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Please your insulting our intelligence.

Don't be such a prat, here's the article....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27032391

 

[Pin-seeker]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...ngham-boss-Alex-McLeish-eyes-3m-defender.html
But ended up being the most expensive player in the world. Funny old game.

 

[Snelly]

Please your insulting our intelligence.

It's you're not your. Without wishing to insult your intelligence, obviously.

Good goal that Bale scored by the way. Amazing too that he didn't collapse when challenged by the touchline. Obviously quite a strong lad when he wants to stay on his feet.

 

[pokerjoke]

Don't be such a prat, here's the article....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27032391

Of course I believe everything I read in the papers.
As I said before ive watched a lot of his games this year,hes scored goals,had assists
and does a helluva lot more off the ball.
Last night he looked treble the player Messi was but I doubt that will get mentioned.

 

[pokerjoke]

It's you're not your. Without wishing to insult your intelligence, obviously.

Good goal that Bale scored by the way. Amazing too that he didn't collapse when challenged by the touchline. Obviously quite a strong lad when he wants to stay on his feet.

Footbal intelligence not speling

 

[guest100718]

Footbal intelligence not speling

he could well end up with a league, cup and CL treble. not bad for his first full season at Real