Talking of Takeover's -Gareth Bale

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Gareth Bale is fronting a takeover bid of Plymouth Argyle with a US private equity firm.<br><br>He is the high-profile member of the group, with his involvement similar to that of Luka Modric and Swansea City.<br><br>(Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/Tom_Morgs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tom_Morgs</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPercyTelegr aph</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Q5vP6hTH40">pic.twitter.com/Q5vP6hTH40</a></p>&mdash; Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1934602046608388117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">�� ����������������: Gareth Bale is fronting a takeover bid of Plymouth Argyle with a US private equity firm.<br><br>He is the high-profile member of the group, with his involvement similar to that of Luka Modric and Swansea City.<br><br>(Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/Tom_Morgs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tom_Morgs</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JPercyTelegr aph</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Q5vP6hTH40">pic.twitter.com/Q5vP6hTH40</a></p>— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1934602046608388117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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He has always loved Cardiff - or so we were told!

Footballers in the main do not love clubs but they love themselves!

After the way he p*ssed about with us a couple of years ago, I wasn't happy, I dislike him even more know. He obviously has no affinity to the Bluebirds.

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Originally Posted by alan_corneli

After the way he p*ssed about with us a couple of years ago, I wasn't happy, I dislike him even more know. He obviously has no affinity to the Bluebirds.

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Why did you ever think he did?

Plymouth will have had a new manager, new owners and Ramsey signed by the time we announce BBM.

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Originally Posted by Trigger

Plymouth will have had a new manager, new owners and Ramsey signed by the time we announce BBM.

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He would not give Ramsey a contract, only we would waste £3+m on that sort of deal!

As soon as I heard it I thought Red Herring.
Leverage before talking to VT?

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Originally Posted by MacAdder

As soon as I heard it I thought Red Herring.
Leverage before talking to VT?

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How would that work when the clubs have different valuations??

I’m sure he would love to own Cardiff City ….if he could afford it. Plymouth is a far mor attractive possibility to him at this time.

I’m sure he would love to own Cardiff City ….if he could afford it. Plymouth is a far mor attractive possibility to him at this time.

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Originally Posted by Harry Paget Flashman

Why did you ever think he did?

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He’s publicly stated he supports us.

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Originally Posted by Der Kaiser

He’s publicly stated he supports us.

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He also publicly stated he supported Arsenal.

I don't understand why people give this t**t house room.

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

I don't understand why people give this
t**t house room.

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I've never given two hoots for Bale ( Wales aside )
He's never played for us , No real ties to the club other than his uncle Chris Pike.

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Originally Posted by G rangetown Blue

I’m sure he would love to own Cardiff City ….if he could afford it. Plymouth is a far mor attractive possibility to him at this time.

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I doubt it. It’s a poisoned chalice; when things go well (which is rare), everyone loves you. But when things go badly (which is usually the case), you're the one everyone blames.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football...s/c9qxgv7wzz7o
He looks more like Christian Bale in this pic - maybe there's a mix-up 😉

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

I don't understand why people give this t**t house room.

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Err, because of his influence on the pitch, he brought Welsh football to the attention of all of Europe and saw Wales reach a semi final of the European Championship and qualify for a World Cup - and is probably the greatest ever Welsh footballer ( a debate with John Charles) - that’s why he gets “ house room”

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Originally Posted by Don Corleone

Err, because of his influence on the pitch, he brought Welsh football to the attention of all of Europe and saw Wales reach a semi final of the European Championship and qualify for a World Cup - and is probably the greatest ever Welsh footballer ( a debate with John Charles) - that’s why he gets “ house room”

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This.

And I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel a little pang of hurt and disappointment when I read the headline.

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

I don't understand why people give this t**t house room.

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You weren't saying that when he was visiting sick kids at the hospital. PA are a shit show and and easy buy option. We are out of his league money wise.

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Originally Posted by Don Corleone

Err, because of his influence on the pitch, he brought Welsh football to the attention of all of Europe and saw Wales reach a semi final of the European Championship and qualify for a World Cup - and is probably the greatest ever Welsh footballer ( a debate with John Charles) - that’s why he gets “ house room”

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I didnt know what " house room " meant ( maybe I am not down wit da kidz :hehe:), so didnt reply

but yea he did all of that so can have " room time " with me ( not sure I have that right :hehe: ) and while some can debate who was the greatest welsh footballer, Im happy in my belief thats its Bale :wales::thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

I don't understand why people give this t**t house room.

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what a weirdly angry thing to say about one of the best Welsh footballers ever on a Welsh football messageboard

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Originally Posted by delmbox

what a weirdly angry thing to say about one of the best Welsh footballers ever on a Welsh football messageboard

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agree very odd

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Originally Posted by delmbox

what a weirdly angry thing to say about one of the best Welsh footballers ever on a Welsh football messageboard

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Yes on reflection too angry and unnecessary. No excuse I put it down to having one too many. I accept he was a great footballer but I wish he did more for his hometown club. Ok I know he didn't have to but fronting an ownership bid for Plymouth Argyle instead of City disappointed me. However I take back what I said. He is a great ambassador for Welsh football.

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

agree very odd

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It is, Gareth Bale in a Welsh shirt has given us some of the best football moments of our lives. I feel privileged to have witnessed many of them.

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Originally Posted by G rangetown Blue

I’m sure he would love to own Cardiff City ….if he could afford it. Plymouth is a far mor attractive possibility to him at this time.

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Just cheaper, £20 million for Plymouth? The loon would demand 5 times that fir us due to all the money he’s wasted