It's happening....

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Originally Posted by Baloo

Sorry Zlatan. 8m Twitter Followers v. 19m.

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Cmon Twitter is for old people.😂

Instagram Zlatan has over 54m. 😀

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Originally Posted by Hilts

Cmon Twitter is for old people.😂

Instagram Zlatan has over 54m. 😀

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Fek all. If Bale went to MLS he’d probably double that paltry amount. Not that I’m recommending that should be his main motive in his next move.

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Originally Posted by Baloo

If Bale went to MLS he’d probably double that paltry amount.

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he's not well known in the states at all, Zlatan has a far bigger profile

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Originally Posted by Rjk

he's not well known in the states at all, Zlatan has a far bigger profile

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You don’t think they would do their homework and realise this guy is a 5 times champions league winner?

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Originally Posted by Rjk

he's not well known in the states at all, Zlatan has a far bigger profile

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Well yes. Zlatan played for LA Galaxy. Anyway I don’t think we’re being serious here are we?

Skybet latest.

Another £20 bet on the MLS.?

MLS now slight favs.

MLS 4/5
City Evens.

What is the logic of the MLS? Let’s be optimistic & say he starts playing by the end of July, most MLS sides will have 6 games left and their regular season finishes on October 9th. Doesn’t that defeat the objective of what he’s trying to do?

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

What is the logic of the MLS? Let’s be optimistic & say he starts playing by the end of July, most MLS sides will have 6 games left and their regular season finishes on October 9th. Doesn’t that defeat the objective of what he’s trying to do?

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I think that may suit him. Some game time and a break so hes not injured for the World Cup.

I think the chances of a near 100% match fit Bale at the World Cup is slim.

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

What is the logic of the MLS? Let’s be optimistic & say he starts playing by the end of July, most MLS sides will have 6 games left and their regular season finishes on October 9th. Doesn’t that defeat the objective of what he’s trying to do?

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I think I read half the MLS teams qualify for their play-offs. So if he picks carefully he could potentially have between 1-4 games after that to complete the season.

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Originally Posted by Baloo

I think I read half the MLS teams qualify for their play-offs. So if he picks carefully he could potentially have between 1-4 games after that to complete the season.

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the temperature in Texas in August for example is also going to be a lot closer to Qatar than here as well

I really don’t think there’s any truth in the MLS stuff. First thing he did when he got a chance was come to the vale, whether it was a fitness check or to speak to Morison who knows, but I just feel he wants to be based around there.

MLS just doesn’t make sense to me. Long haul flights back and forth to where his family are? Nah.

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I really don’t think there’s any truth in the MLS stuff. First thing he did when he got a chance was come to the vale, whether it was a fitness check or to speak to Morison who knows, but I just feel he wants to be based around there.

MLS just doesn’t make sense to me. Long haul flights back and forth to where his family are? Nah.

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He was off to China a few years ago.

LA Galaxy or China.?

I think its a straight choice between us and the MLS and hes undecided.

Maybe hes waiting to see if Ralls stays.😂

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Originally Posted by Rjk

he's not well known in the states at all, Zlatan has a far bigger profile

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And a far bigger ego.have you heard about his statue? :hehe:

I think we may be missing the obvious here,we are currently on signing number 9, surely from a marketing point of view Bale is insisting on being unveiled as singing " 11 "

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

What is the logic of the MLS? Let’s be optimistic & say he starts playing by the end of July, most MLS sides will have 6 games left and their regular season finishes on October 9th. Doesn’t that defeat the objective of what he’s trying to do?

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What is he trying to do?

Has he actually said?

Let’s be honest MLS is easy money. If it wasn’t for the WC it would be a no brainer

Maybe some are putting too much emphasis on the world cup, which for us may well possibly be just 3 matches.

He has been happy to be not match fit for the last 2 seasons.

I get the impression if he could be in his condition as he is now, partially match fit, injury free he would take that all day.

If DC United are the rumoured club, aren’t they the guys that own Swansea? If we have turned down Bale’s demands then is there the option of MLS until October then a move back to Swansea on loan afterwards?

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If DC United are the rumoured club, aren’t they the guys that own Swansea? If we have turned down Bale’s demands then is there the option of MLS until October then a move back to Swansea on loan afterwards?

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Please, don't make it any worse! :frown:

Skybet change again.

Mls 8/13
City 5/4

Now odds against.

Wouldn't read too much into that yet.

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Originally Posted by Hilts

Skybet change again.

Mls 8/13
City 5/4

Now odds against.

Wouldn't read too much into that yet.

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I understand that only a small bet can change the odds but the trend is worrying nonetheless.

What’s making me feel confident about him signing, is the way we’ve signed energetic mid-fielders, to win the ball back, then give it to Bale, who will hopefully find the killer pass foreword.

A bit like Nobby Stiles used to do for Man United & England. Win the ball and give it to Bobby Charlton

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Originally Posted by Vindec

I understand that only a small bet can change the odds but the trend is worrying nonetheless.

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Yeah small bets.

If anyone really had inside info that Bale 100% wants to come and its just the finances we would be well odds on.

It all suggests he hasnt decided.

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Something I find a little strange, it's apparently a straight shoot out between us and a team in the MLS (DC United being the name consistently raised), however there is absolutely nothing in the American press even mentioning it as a possibility. There was talk about it a month or so ago, but then silence.

I had a look on a a DC United forum and nothing. In fact they appear to have signed a Chillean international attacker from someone in Turkey over past few days.

Of course it could be they dont want to bring attention to it; or its not DC United. It just strikes me as strange, he'd presumably be second behind Beckham in terms of a celebrity export going out there. I would just expect a whole lot of noise.

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And the noise I thought was missing from America seems to have started up a little overnight, which has also now reflected in the odds.

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And the noise I thought was missing from America seems to have started up a little overnight, which has also now reflected in the odds.

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Just saw the odds on sky bet - we are now 7/4 against with any mls club odds on - just hope he puts us out of our misery soon so we can move on

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And the noise I thought was missing from America seems to have started up a little overnight, which has also now reflected in the odds.

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DC United are currently second from bottom of the Eastern Conference. It won't be a very fun season. And they're not likely to make the playoffs. Which means the season will be over on October 9th. I'm sure they have good facilities, access to great medical care and the money will be significant. I'd rather stay in Cardiff though.

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DC United are currently second from bottom of the Eastern Conference. It won't be a very fun season. And they're not likely to make the playoffs. Which means the season will be over on October 9th. I'm sure they have good facilities, access to great medical care and the money will be significant. I'd rather stay in Cardiff though.

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Then he goes to Swansea in October to continue his fitness??

He did say his next move would cause carnage but that was ages ago 😂😂

MLS now clear fav.

2/5

City 7/4.

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Originally Posted by Davpont

I think we may be missing the obvious here,we are currently on signing number 9, surely from a marketing point of view Bale is insisting on being unveiled as singing " 11 "

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The ‘singing 11’, I’d call that a choir:hehe:

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Originally Posted by Hilts

MLS now clear fav.

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The odds have changed dramatically this morning. The MLS option is now 2/5 with SkyBet and as short as 2/9 with both Betfair and Paddy Power. However, City are still 4/6 favourites with Bet Victor.

If you had accounts Bet Victor and any of the other three you could make money either way. Provided, of course, he doesn't sign for someone else altogether.

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The odds have changed dramatically this morning. The MLS option is now 2/5 with SkyBet and as short as 2/9 with both Betfair and Paddy Power. However, City are still 4/6 favourites with Bet Victor.

If you had accounts Bet Victor and any of the other three you could make money either way. Provided, of course, he doesn't sign for someone else altogether.

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Yeah ive got accounts with all 3.

Wont be doing that with my luck hed end up at Swansea.😂

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DC United are currently second from bottom of the Eastern Conference. It won't be a very fun season. And they're not likely to make the playoffs. Which means the season will be over on October 9th. I'm sure they have good facilities, access to great medical care and the money will be significant. I'd rather stay in Cardiff though.

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LAFC is where there's noise.

They posted a video yesterday evening with

https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1540...3HCz2arew&s=08

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Originally Posted by ccfcwelshlad

LAFC is where there's noise.

They posted a video yesterday evening with

https://twitter.com/LAFC/status/1540...3HCz2arew&s=08

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Someone on the other site claimed this yesterday in fairness and source was someone close the family 🤔

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Yeah ive got accounts with all 3.

Wont be doing that with my luck hed end up at Swansea.��

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The Ramsey odds amuse me. Still 4/9 to sign for City. Really?!?

I can't wait until this Galacticos circus is over - one way or another.

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The Ramsey odds amuse me. Still 4/9 to sign for City. Really?!?

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Other than city fans, I can't see there being much interest or volume in the betting.

Just logged on and can't be bothered reading through 14 pages, so could someone tell me what's happening exactly? I realise there must be a lot.

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Just logged on and can't be bothered reading through 14 pages, so could someone tell me what's happening exactly? I realise there must be a lot.

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Sod all :hehe:

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Just logged on and can't be bothered reading through 14 pages, so could someone tell me what's happening exactly? I realise there must be a lot.

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Gareth Bale may sign for Cardiff City. Or he may not.

Hope that helps.

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Just logged on and can't be bothered reading through 14 pages, so could someone tell me what's happening exactly? I realise there must be a lot.

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It was happening (probably) but now its not happening (probably).

Wales - Golf - LA Galaxy

Thanks all. There hasn't been this much interest in someone mulling something over since Rodin.