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Player Watch: Gareth Bale - Retires

jazz15c

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Jul 29, 2010
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Probably been said numerous times already (I mean...366 pages!) but don’t underestimate the effect that being unhappy in your workplace can have on your productivity. Footballers are elite athletic machines, but they are also human beings just like the rest of us.
Whatever the circumstances, Bale has ultimately chosen to come to an environment that he knows he will be welcomed and adored by all, closer to his family too. We should get a happier, rejuvenated man.
 

Curtis Peterson

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Just over 7 years ago, i drove to Swindon to watch Spurs play in a preseason friendly, the sole purpose of that was to watch Gareth play in what I knew would be his last game in a Spurs shirt, turns out I was wrong, not his last game at all, he is coming home and I couldnt be more elated. Just the signing we needed, it landed in Daniels lap but kudos to him for sealing this deal. ?

Kind of a slap in the face for Levy to sign Bale after you went through all that trouble to see his last match with us... not sure if I like this transfer anymore lol
 

olliec

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Jun 20, 2012
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Those saying he’s “past his best” - I know this is massively influenced by exceptional talents, but I believe the last four winners were all older than Bale at the last time they won it - Messi (32), Modric (33), Ronaldo (33), Cannavaro (35).

Can’t wait for tomorrow
Nobody knows if he’s passed his best it’s all speculation and stats for a team who didn’t appreciate him. Let’s see what he’s like when he starts playing for us before people make judgement. It’s only rival fans that are stirring crap, maybe fear? Hoping he is.
 

mark87

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I'm gonna get shit all work done today because of this, thankfully though I'm working from home.
 

Col_M

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Feb 28, 2012
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So pissed. At the airport about to board a flight. No internet for 3hrs!!! That means having to catch up on 30-40 pages on this thread, mostly related to erect penises tbf
 

olliec

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The most exciting thing I’m about to do this year is buy the new third kit with Bale on the back. That’s the kind of year this has been. Soon as I press that buy button it’s going to be the Best I’ve felt this year!
 

Trix

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Jul 29, 2004
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Hmmm we were 15/2 to get top four when I first heard about Bale return. Since then we have lost a match and are now 4/6 .

Glad I got on at 15/2.
 

Bobby TwoShots

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This has been a dreadful year, obviously. But Bale coming home has to be a massive bright spot for any Spurs fan. I'm going to enjoy every second of watching him play for us again. He may not hit the heights of 2013 as regularly, but if he links up well with Kane, it could be something truly special. And the first game back at the Lane when crowds are allowed ... how good is that gonna be?
COYS!
 

carpediem1906

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Sep 3, 2011
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Just over 7 years ago, i drove to Swindon to watch Spurs play in a preseason friendly, the sole purpose of that was to watch Gareth play in what I knew would be his last game in a Spurs shirt, turns out I was wrong, not his last game at all, he is coming home and I couldnt be more elated. Just the signing we needed, it landed in Daniels lap but kudos to him for sealing this deal. ?

I did the same, except it was to fly to HK right after my wedding on the pretext of going to Shenzhen to shop for furniture and furnishings.

And then he didn’t turn up to even warm up or sit on bench, let alone play.

Was honestly gutted and angry as well

And now he’s coming home
 

Hotspur88

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Hmmm we were 15/2 to get top four when I first heard about Bale return. Since then we have lost a match and are now 4/6 .

Glad I got on at 15/2.
Fantastic odds you got there. But we definitely need a Striker, CM and CB to make me confident that we will finish top 4, even after hopefully announcing the double today.
 

WePlayWednesday

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Is he in the air? Anyone spot him yet? ?

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JohnnyVivas

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Hmmm we were 15/2 to get top four when I first heard about Bale return. Since then we have lost a match and are now 4/6 .

Glad I got on at 15/2.
Anyone else see “hmmm” and shit their pants for a nanosecond?

This club... this f****ng club... Bring the boy home and let us all return to gainful labour COYS
 
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