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I also think Bales delivery is better. Valencia is a good crosser but Bale gets that fantastic whip on his crosses.
I also think Bales delivery is better. Valencia is a good crosser but Bale gets that fantastic whip on his crosses.
And he's abawt teh find out, that being a stapler, is harder than it lewks!
I saw that run from Bale vs Ronaldo - wasn't that after Ronaldo had played for 80min and Bale just came on and Ronaldo didn't even bother to chase him?
Sure, Bale has outpaced Rafael, but Rafael has also outpaced Bale on a longer run, and he is certainly quicker acceleration wise, which isn't Bale's biggest strength, imo.
Every time I open this thread I'm expecting someone to have quoted the OP and replied: "The stapler. Rated PG13".
And he's abawt teh find out, that being a stapler, is harder than it lewks!
Nah Ronaldo tried to chase him at full pelt but couldn't get near him. He then slowed down but he wasn't fatigued it was a pedestrian match.
Can't agree with you about Bale's acceleration it is absolutely rapid. I think it is perhaps deceptive as he doesn't accelerate with quick strides he is very rangey almost like a 200 metre runner. He has got wide shoulders and his running is really fecking powerful. Once he finds space he is gone.
Just re-watched that video, Ronaldo is hardly trying - a typical Ronaldo defensive run where he gives up half way, afraid to use too much energy. No doubt Ronaldo is faster than Bale!
Bale is quick, but he is massively overrated by many. His kick and run against Inter where one of the defenders didn't even try to chase him illustrates that - it's a bit hyped. Maicon is fast, so that was a bit surprising, but then I heard he had recently been out with an injury.
Imo, as many agree with me, Bale has great top speed, but not great acceleration from a standstill, like Lennon for instance - a young Giggs would pawn him for top speed and acceleration - you may disagree, but I doubt either of us is going to pursuade the other![]()
An interesting call that actually might not be the wrong call. But if you're staffing up the player roster for Man United you go with Bale over Di Maria every without a moment's hesitation.
I think it's clear Bale will be off at the end of the season if Spurs don't qualify for the CL, which I don't think they will. I'd tip both Arsenal and Everton to finish above them. Yes that's right, I said it...Arsenal. As crap as they are, I still think Wenger will get enough consistent results out of this team to scrape another top 4 finish. Spurs will struggle as they have a manager with one decent season, one very good season, and one very disappointing season under his belt. His one very good season came with a Porto team that had a front line of Hulk, Falcao and Varela. In a wank league.
Chelsea job came far too early in his career. He won't get patience in England, not at CL chasing clubs. My money is on Spurs to sack him by January after a poor run of results leads to him cracking under the pressure. Wigan started the rot.
So Bale will be off, and I would love it to be to United. He's a proper old fashioned winger. If we are going to continue our fine tradition of playing wide men, then I can't think of a better one in world football. He'll go to the next level at a club like United. I like Valencia a lot (shame his current form is so poor) but Bale has a lot more in his locker and is just a better all round player. That's no slight on Antonio, just a rather big compliment to Gareth. I'm convinced he'd be an absolute monster playing alongside the likes of RVP and Rooney.
I'd be perfectly happy to swap him (plus cash no doubt) for Nani.
He would be incredible here.
Physically he isn't too different from Valencia but Bale is a much bigger goal threat - better delivery and shot on him. Him and a resurgent Evra on one wing and Rafael & Valencia on the other is really lights out for any opposition.
It'd make us very predictable and one dimensional.
Just re-watched that video, Ronaldo is hardly trying - a typical Ronaldo defensive run where he gives up half way, afraid to use too much energy. No doubt Ronaldo is faster than Bale!
Bale is quick, but he is massively overrated by many. His kick and run against Inter where one of the defenders didn't even try to chase him illustrates that - it's a bit hyped. Maicon is fast, so that was a bit surprising, but then I heard he had recently been out with an injury.
Imo, as many agree with me, Bale has great top speed, but not great acceleration from a standstill, like Lennon for instance - a young Giggs would pawn him for top speed and acceleration - you may disagree, but I doubt either of us is going to pursuade the other![]()
Except that with SAF's rotation policy, we wouldn't be using him every week, and the team would continue to rotate and be as predictable or unpredictable as it is know. I really don't see that as a problem.
I think he'd do very well here even though his face annoys me and the prospect of having both him and Young in the same team, diving-wise, irks me.
Levy will demand an insane amount for him. If we buy him, it'l be to start most games for us, no point spending so much on someone to rotate him most of the time.
If Nani's leaving, we should buy someone of similar ilk. If we can sort the situation out, i dont see the need for a winger at all.
i would hold off spunking 40 million on bale until we know when fergie is leaving.
If we get someone like Pep, i doubt he would spend so much on bale and instead use that on a more technically gifted and flexible player and go away from one-dimensional wingers.
"Insane amount" may be an understatement. In any event, whatever offer we might put on the table, you know City or even Chelsea will go further. Both clubs are going to be very very interested in Bale when the time comes for him to leave Spurs, probably at the end of this season.
Agreed. The hot rumor of the day is Rodriguez, the "new Ronaldo". You can't help but drool (or wank, whichever you prefer) over the prospect of Rodriguez but he's got an alleged 36m price tag on him. Can Bale be had for 36m? Probably, but assuming he could be, would you go with Bale, a proven prem standout, or Rodriguez, who probably has a higher potential upside but is far from a sure thing in the English prem? Hard to say.
A few guys are too ready to bash Bale he's a wonderful player who would be superb at United.
Ferguson knows better than to toss away 40 million for an overrated chimp.A few guys are too ready to bash Bale he's a wonderful player who would be superb at United.
Ferguson knows better than to toss away 40 million for an overrated chimp.
I keep saying it, but he is a one trick pony. Pace down the flank, cuts inside and gets lost. 30mill is a waste on a player like him when you can get someone in for half that price who is more rounded.
If the reports of Nani leaving are to be true then I wouldn't be surprised if Fergie signs Bale. Even if it's not the position which requires immediate addressing, we know Fergie loves his wingers, and he has loved his direct ones throughout the years too.
Bale may be overrated but overrated doesn't mean he's crap. He's still a very good player who'd be excellent for us if he joined.
Ferguson knows better than to toss away 40 million for an overrated chimp.
He hits good dead balls, has lots of pace, he is strong, has a good left footed. Fantastic crosser scores goals a plenty and beats men he is much more than a one trick pony.
But that is his trick is it not? Use's pace and his frame to get past a player. he has no real skills at all, if he loses a yard of pace he will disappear.