Have you got doubts he will sign?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
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Have you got doubts he will sign?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
I think it’s entirely possible he will sign, but I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion. I think it’s a fascinating situation all round, though. While the notion of a player of Bale’s calibre signing for a club like City is ridiculous on the face of it, it’s hard to think who else would be a decent fit given his form and fitness in recent seasons, and the same goes for Ramsey.Quote:
Originally Posted by Father Dougal
I don’t know about you but I love the idea of Bale playing under Morison alongside the players he’s been bringing in and those that were already here. It’s an hilarious prospect.
This is the craziest pre-season in many years. We’re currently waiting on Bale, Ramsey and…. Ralls! Comedy gold.
Ralls is the one player who comes anywhere near the standard of the other two in our current squad. Hardly a name to ridicule.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
Ralls is a good team player at this levelQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave Blue
He's probably going to be as useful as Ramsey
Do you think there is any club in the Championship that would turn Bale, or Ramsey, down if they had the opportunity to sign them on the sort of terms it’s reported are being discussed between City and Bale’s representatives? I think there might be a small number who would, but it wouldn’t be many. I concede that the current squad with just Bale, and maybe Ramsey, added is an odd, even bizarre mix, which I’d guess would finish nearer the bottom of the league than top, but it’s what it would surely mean with regard to some players currently wavering about joining us who would commit to us if we had Bale on board that is important.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
Don’t worry TOBW, Gunter on a free, Ampadu & Levitt on loan, they’ll feel right at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
We need another keeper so maybe Hennessey as well.
Let's do it! More than happy to be the Wales national team's playground for a season. Can't be worse than last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
Perhaps he’s doing a Tom Ince …. As of writing he is weighing up his options with ourselves, AC Milan , Derby , Barcelona, Roma , Wigan and Barry Town.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivortheengine
For those older enough , remember Cardiff turning Toshack away in late 70s …. Let’s not make the same mistake again …surely just training with Bale daily would be beneficial for the likes of Colwill, King,Davies ?
Yep, don't need to overthink it. Get him in!
The knock on effect from Bale signing would be absolutely stratospheric. Encourage better players to join us, shirt sales, media attention, social media buzz, ticket sales, solidified welsh connection and more. Add Ramsey aswell and that multiplies.
Come on Gareth, let the pen meet the paper!
I wasn’t ridiculing Ralls. He’s a decent midfielder by Championship standards. I just think it’s funny that the club is apparently a serious contender to sign the likes of Bale and Ramsey at a time when a guy who’s been here for 11 years hasn’t yet agreed a new contract. That’s classic Cardiff City.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Blue
I’ve got no idea what sort of terms are being reported. I haven’t seen anything concrete in that respect. I’ve seen lots of speculation on here, but I don’t think anything regarding terms has been reported by any genuine news outlet has it?Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
No but I think it's fair to suggest that after 8 free transfers, we won't be offering him anything close to his half a million salary.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
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Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Just GIVE him the club :hehe::hehe:
No idea how they got on as teammates but both Bale and Morison started for Wales in our dramatic 2-1 win against Scotland at the CCS.
That’s a given, but I’ve read everything from a four-month contract to a three-year contract being talked about on here and all sorts of other speculation regarding possible terms. However, nothing of that nature has been reported by any reliable outlets as far as I’m aware.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Anything less than a year would be a waste of time, in my opinion. Here’s hoping!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
I think we can take it as read that the “it’s not all about money” line is true.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
There is also the financial fair play requirements to take into account as all payments to players eg salary merchandise etc add to the cost and so thsi may affect the length of deal??Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Indeed, but what does that mean in reality? No club is going to pay Bale anything close to the money he was earning at Madrid, but you mentioned terms. I’m pretty certain none of us have any idea what sort of terms Bale and the club itself would deem as acceptable.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
Image rights , free parking , complementary programme ???????????Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
This is the one bit that worries me. I'd love to see it happen, I think it would be the biggest thing for City's and Wales' profile in donkey's years (possibly ever) but ultimately ,if it happens, the terms will be whatever works best for Bale and that will be doing what he needs to keep fit for Wales. Would love to be wrong on that but can't help but think he'll be here more for shirt sales than performances unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Free Bovril at 1/2 time ? ? ? or is that pushing the boat out a little bit too muchQuote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
Bale's agent says the Cardiff deal is "highly complicated, it's not the usual straight salary"
Sounds to me like his agent's stalling, hoping for a better offer from elsewhere. Gotta get that last fat Bale cheque.
Just give him a percentage of the shirts and get on with it mun!
Whoever at the FA looks after the financial fair play rules will have just pricked their ears up after hearing thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Certain amount of games pre World Cup I’m sure….Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
I find it odd that his agent is giving Wales Online the time of day tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
It'll have an agenda. Either a) he's trying to dampen expectations so if this doesn't happen Bale doesn't look like the bad guy or b) he's trying to paint the picture that he's had loads of offers and could go anywhere he wants but he has chosen Cardiff.
Let's hope it's b!
Football agent overcomplicates their parasitic job in shock front-page story!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Plus use of the swivel chair....and take it home at weekends?Quote:
Originally Posted by blue matt
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_72jEeaC_gE
"3 or 4 times" gets me every timeQuote:
Originally Posted by IanD
...."she's only 8"!! Wouldn't make it onto the screen these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
That’s not in the least bit surprising. There are those who seem to genuinely believe that Bale will play for City either for free or for next to nothing by his standards. I think they’re deluded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
Tan and his minions have been steadily cutting costs during the last couple of years and given the money that was wasted previously, that’s understandable. I don’t believe for a second that he’s suddenly going to change course and throw money at Gareth Bale, especially considering the way the rest of the squad is shaping up.
Any deal to bring Bale here was guaranteed to be complicated. That should be obvious to everyone.
Potential of Bale being paid in shares at a inflated club valuation?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
Is that even possible
Would tie the rumour of Bale consortium takeover although anyone buying a club in this climate must be off their heads
I’d be very surprised if he hasn’t already had better offers from elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Putting the blame on the agent is naive to say the least. If Bale wanted to play for City and was already 100% committed to the idea, he’d have said so by now. But he hasn’t.
But we do know Tan's in it for prestige, Gareth Bale is exactly the kind of signing that would see him change course and throw money aroundQuote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
We know he likes the idea of Wales playing at his stadium, hence the nominal fee we charge the FAW. Wales' greatest player and bona fide superstar is exactly the kind of thing that would appeal to Tan
I'd be amazed if it happens, but I can't imagine it would be the club's fault if it doesn't, they'll be doing everything they can.
this could reignited VT's enjoyment for the club, we might even see him attend a odd game againQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
its all about Image and it'll look good for VT signing Bale
I mean better offers than the ones he already has.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
If Man Utd were to come in for him now, offering a silly wage, I think us and DC United might be in trouble.
If he came to MLS as a "designated player" (ie outside of the salary cap) he could make anything from $2M to over $7M a season. I have no doubt he's already received more lucrative offers than any deal we could give him. Let's face it, he won't be coming to Cardiff for performance bonuses. I think any deal will hinge more around his physical and mental well-being than his pay check.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole