Bale

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

You sound like a spurned lover.

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: Bale

You sound like a spurned lover.

Quite. It’s embarrassing.

[delmbox]

Re: Bale

*complains that he's not accessible*

*complains about how he turns up at a school in his own time"

[JamesWales]

Re: Bale

Quite. It’s embarrassing.

Maybe he is? Would add another angle to the story.

[dml1954]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

What you missed was that Bale wasn't just wandering around Cardiff or any school in his LA kit. It was a prearranged visit to his old school to film some sort of promotional video and whilst there he took the time to meet, talk to and sign autographs for other pupils. What was he supposed to wear - he was an LA player for goodness sake. If anything would inspire young kids to play more football or improve their skills, that would. You shouldn't be so quick to judge.

[WJ99mobile]

Re: Bale

Is he ever suggested he was willing to play for Cardiff because he was a fan?

[A Quiet Monkfish]

Re: Bale

What you missed was that Bale wasn't just wandering around Cardiff or any school in his LA kit. It was a prearranged visit to his old school to film some sort of promotional video and whilst there he took the time to meet, talk to and sign autographs for other pupils. What was he supposed to wear - he was an LA player for goodness sake. If anything would inspire young kids to play more football or improve their skills, that would. You shouldn't be so quick to judge.

'Promotional video'.

[JamesWales]

Re: Bale

In all seriousness, and I've said this before, as fun as it was for us, the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' thing was a spectacularly insulting thing to the fans who pay good money for his wages. I also think he should have left Madrid many years sooner and that was all a bit unsavoury.

Quite clearly though, this is down to A Quiet Monkfish's spurned advances towards him

[LeningradCowboy]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

Get over yourself.

[StraightOuttaCanton]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

What a rambling bunch of utter nonsense. Take another 3 weeks please

[chris lee]

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In all seriousness, and I've said this before, as fun as it was for us, the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' thing was a spectacularly insulting thing to the fans who pay good money for his wages. I also think he should have left Madrid many years sooner and that was all a bit unsavoury.

Quite clearly though, this is down to A Quiet Monkfish's spurned advances towards him

He tried to leave agreed terms with another club, and was blocked by Madrid club President. what more could he have done.

[The Bloop]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

He went back to his old school, a few hours after the school day ended, to make a film for his new club about his earlier life. What else was he supposed to wear, and where else could he have filmed it?

[Rontomuk]

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'Promotional video'.

Yes a promotional video organised by LAFA to be shown in America detailing his early years from schooldays to when he signed for them, that's why he was wearing a LAFA kit

[North Cardiff Blue]

Re: Bale

Having just returned from a 3 week holiday it's taken me 24hrs to recover from the shock of leaving as England were battling against New Zealand in the 3rd Test, to return as England were completing a fifth test victory over India. To say I was perplexed is putting it mildly !

But I want to just get my thoughts on the Bale sage in writing, even though no doubt I'll probably be repeating what has been said elsewhere. There's a scene in Gavin & Stacey when Gavin says to Smithie something along the lines '..if we met now I don't think we'd be friends..'. In the same vein, were Bale not Welsh, there's little that I see and hear from him that would make me admire him, apart from his footballing ability. If the story of his turning up at a school in Cardiff with an LAFC top/hoody are true, then for me it just about sums the person up. I've had a pop at Ralls and Vaulks over the last couple of years but they - and no doubt others - have always struck me as grounded, accessible, approachable people. Folk you can relate to. I'm glad Bale didn't come here. I suspect Morison was rather relieved too.

It will end in tears he'll miss the World Cup!