Gareth Bale move to Cardiff City would 'make sense', says Wales boss Robert Page

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61510373

It sounds like one of the most improbable transfers in football history - but Gareth Bale joining Cardiff City would "make sense", according to his Wales manager Robert Page.

its going to be all down to how Wales do on the 5th

Surely County make much more sense. Much closer to Celtic Manor.

Surely a nicer approach by Mr Bale would be to do the 6 months with or without World Cup qualification , as a sort of wanting to give back to my home community type of thing , could influence the the younger kids to see Cardiff as a place for a big star to land at , and prove its its not all about fame and money ?

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Originally Posted by LeningradCowboy

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61510373

It sounds like one of the most improbable transfers in football history - but Gareth Bale joining Cardiff City would "make sense", according to his Wales manager Robert Page.

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IF,IF,IF he were to join I think we would need to accept that he wouldn’t be playing week in week out. That there could be long periods without him but still believe having him as a talisman and part time player would be worth it.

I recall John Charles making his debut for us at home. Absolute Magic. And joining up with another Welsh legend, Ivor Allchurch who signed on the 1st August 1962.
Could history repeat itself?

The Shirt sales, sponsorship opportunities and general buzz would lift the club immensely, whether he played many games or not. Would gain huge media attention.

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Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn!

The Shirt sales, sponsorship opportunities and general buzz would lift the club immensely, whether he played many games or not. Would gain huge media attention.

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Club shop would have to open full time, God forbid:hide::hide:

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Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn!

The Shirt sales, sponsorship opportunities and general buzz would lift the club immensely, whether he played many games or not. Would gain huge media attention.

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It would add thousands to the average attendance and boost sales of basically everything.

Not only that, our global exposure would be huge. A quick look shows Bale has 19 million followers on Twitter, the club itself has only 370k followers.

I think swansea should snap him up.Bigger club, finished above us and they have better players.

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Originally Posted by splott parker

Club shop would have to open full time, God forbid:hide::hide:

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That’s probably a deal breaker - any room behind that wall?

He is still way too good for us and this level of football.

I would much prefer to see him playing for AC Milan or Bayern or Athletico or someone like that. ..... I think his last Wales performance showed that when he is fit and happy and feels a part of the team, he is can still be a top player.

I'm not so sure Morison is capable of man-managing a Gareth Bale.

Seeing scenes of Bale being kicked to shreds at Preston on a Wednesday and Morison saying in the post-match interview that he needs to be more physical to which Bale thinks, "alright **** this" and buggers off.

Hope it happens though :ayatollah:

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Originally Posted by Divine Wright

He is still way too good for us and this level of football.

I would much prefer to see him playing for AC Milan or Bayern or Athletico or someone like that. ..... I think his last Wales performance showed that when he is fit and happy and feels a part of the team, he is can still be a top player.

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Personally I’d rather he played for Cardiff City. I believe he will retire from international football after the World Cup and possibly retire altogether if we don’t qualify.

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Originally Posted by Dave Blue

Personally I’d rather he played for Cardiff City. I believe he will retire from international football after the World Cup and possibly retire altogether if we don’t qualify.

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I'd rather he played for us than retire, but i think it'd be silly for him to retire...... unless his injuries are going to affect his well being after football. In which case , he shouldn't be playing in any league.

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Originally Posted by Dave Blue

Personally I’d rather he played for Cardiff City. I believe he will retire from international football after the World Cup and possibly retire altogether if we don’t qualify.

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All day long! I don't want him to play for any other side than City now. His Wales antics are irrelevant to me.

He should go play in the MLS if he's got any sense

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

All day long! I don't want him to play for any other side than City now. His Wales antics are irrelevant to me.

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His Wales "antics" ? Bit of a twatish thing to say.

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Originally Posted by Divine Wright

His Wales "antics" ? Bit of a twatish thing to say.

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Huh! Why?

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Originally Posted by Dorcus

Huh! Why?

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Because I'd say that the majority of people on here DO care about the Wales National Team.

I've been proud as punch watching him play for over ten years, because he represents Wales.

I think you mentioned before that you don't like international football because you don't believe in the concept of nations?

Can't see him going from 300k a week to 30k a week

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

Can't see him going from 300k a week to 30k a week

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Why?

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

Why?

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would you take a pay cut of 270k?

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

would you take a pay cut of 270k?

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That's up to him.

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

That's up to him.

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It is up to him and that's why I don't think he'll take a 270k a week pay cut. Could be wrong but what would you do?

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

It is up to him and that's why I don't think he'll take a 270k a week pay cut. Could be wrong but what would you do?

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After many years of earning millions per annum, I guess he has the choice. He has nothing to prove to anyone any more. He has his own goals now.

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

After many years of earning millions per annum, I guess he has the choice. He has nothing to prove to anyone any more. He has his own goals now.

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He'll probably come here when he's on his last legs like Bellamy and Fowler. He can still earn millions but not at the City unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

He'll probably come here when he's on his last legs like Bellamy and Fowler. He can still earn millions but not at the City unfortunately.

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But that's up to him.

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Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee

But that's up to him.

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Why do you keep saying that's up to him? No point in discussing the thread then.

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

He'll probably come here when he's on his last legs like Bellamy and Fowler. He can still earn millions but not at the City unfortunately.

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Bellamy was hardly on his last legs , he signed for Liverpool after his first spell with us .

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

He'll probably come here when he's on his last legs like Bellamy and Fowler. He can still earn millions but not at the City unfortunately.

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Bale is on his last legs. He can't stay fit. He's done everything at club level and has earned millions. He's got one thing left, play at a world cup. If he does that, he cements himself as the greatest player for Wales ever, and will take some serious beating.

Bales agent has said that his next move won't be led by money

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Originally Posted by Random in Duquesa

Bales agent has said that his next move won't be led by money

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And agents are always reliable.

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Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa

Bale is on his last legs. He can't stay fit. He's done everything at club level and has earned millions. He's got one thing left, play at a world cup. If he does that, he cements himself as the greatest player for Wales ever, and will take some serious beating.

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Money is god in football, Bale is on 31 million a year he has at least 5 years at a lower Premier league team.

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Originally Posted by Random in Duquesa

Bellamy was hardly on his last legs , he signed for Liverpool after his first spell with us .

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He was on loan to us for his First spell.

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

He was on loan to us for his First spell.

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Bellamys loan move was because of family issues

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

Can't see him going from 300k a week to 30k a week

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He won’t be. He’ll be going from £554k a week to zero!