Gareth Bale retired (2 Viewers)
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Ridiculous to say in many ways given the amount of honours he's won, but in many ways a wasted career in later years. Could have been one of the true greats.
Sick Boy
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The stuff with him and Real was a bit weird.
no_loyalty
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Yes, along with Ramsey.
Terry Gibson's perm
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In his middle years he was untouchable a fantastic player.
alexccfc99
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He was effectively already in club retirement and was only really hanging around to play for his country at a World Cup - Would have been a lot sooner had Wales not made it to Qatar
World class in his final 3 seasons at Spurs and first few in Spain, however I feel both parties could have been a lot more mature in the end of his time in Madrid
World class in his final 3 seasons at Spurs and first few in Spain, however I feel both parties could have been a lot more mature in the end of his time in Madrid
bringbackrattles
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On Five Live they are saying : " is he the best British player to have ever played abroad ? "
Skybluefaz
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Hard to argue against it
alexccfc99
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Remember that cup game at the old White Hart Lane? Poor old Edjenguele couldn’t get anywhere near him
bringbackrattles
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But as it went on it turned into ' He's the best British player ever.' That's some statement to make.
clint van damme
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He's certainly won more European cups/Championship leagues than any one else from here.
bringbackrattles
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They read out his record on air and it is impressive.
HuckerbyDublinWhelan
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Distinctly remember him tormenting Jordan Clarke aswellRemember that cup game at the old White Hart Lane? Poor old Edjenguele couldn’t get anywhere near him
Otis
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Who didn't?
ProfessorbyGrace
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Personally, I think it’s the right move, as he’s been a shadow of his former self for years now. At the World Cup he was a passenger, and I felt that about Ramsey too.
In his prime though, he was generally unplayable. What a player he was.
Not proud of my Welsh heritage this week though, bastard Wrexham.
In his prime though, he was generally unplayable. What a player he was.
Not proud of my Welsh heritage this week though, bastard Wrexham.
ProfessorbyGrace
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Could be, yes. He hit his peak early, similar to Michael Owen.
Grendel
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length of match time takes its toll
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Taking up a new career?
Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Justin Rose wins pro event as Gareth Bale finishes in top 20 of amateurs
Justin Rose secures his first PGA Tour win in four years with victory in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California.
www.bbc.co.uk
Brighton Sky Blue
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David Beckham?
Skybluefaz
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He's in the conversation for sure. I'd argue Bale's contribution in Champions League finals elevates him above Beckham.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Beckham stayed at the top level for longer and his trophy list is pretty strong too. I’d say he edges Bale, but both of course brilliant players
Skybluefaz
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Yep, totally valid.
Skybluefaz
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Seems like lot of the older generation really think Charles was the best. I can't recall even seeing highlight footage of him but like you say, doing what he did was groundbreaking.