Quote Originally Posted by Pearcey3 View Post
On that I can agree. Part of the problem was not only the size of the contract but the length of it too and that was down to Madrid’s stupidity.
As I say and will do so for a final time I would much rather see Bale playing than stuck on the bench. I remember in the early stages of his Madrid career that wonderful goal in the Spanish Cup Final where he was forced off the pitch but still managed to keep hold of the ball and went on to score. I played it back many times. It was great to see. Seeing him on the bench for so much of the past four years is such a waste.
Brilliant goal that one but that was a younger fitter Bale.
I hope he does find a club in the summer and plays more but I can understand why he dug his heels in and stayed
Some of said that he doesn't need the money which is true but you can see he loves his family and is doing what he can to see that his kids grandkids and great grandkids are set for life.