' GARETH BALE '
Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:54 pm
GARETH BALE has been hailed as the best Welsh footballer of a generation - even better than Ryan Giggs.
Thursday 13/11/14
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That’s the verdict of former Wales skipper Craig Bellamy, who played alongside both superstars for his country.
Bale, 25, has scored eight goals in his last 12 internationals and has been instrumental in guiding the Dragons to the top of their Euro 2016 qualification group ahead of Sunday’s crunch showdown in Belgium.
And that superb run of form by Real Madrid ace Bale has been enough to put him ahead of ex-Manchester United great Giggs.
Bellamy said: "Bale is just exceptional. He is the best Welsh player I have seen playing a Wales shirt. That’s playing and watching in my time over the years.
“I’ve not seen a player as good as what Bale has given to a Welsh football team at this present moment.”
But Bellamy, who retired from Wales duty 13 months ago following a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against the Belgians in Brussels, insists Chris Coleman’s high-flying side are not a one-man team in Bale.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen of Liverpool are fit again after missing the double-header with Bosnia and Cyprus last month to boost their hopes of a positive result at the King Baudouin Stadium.
And 78-cap forward Bellamy has warned the Belgians that the table-topping Dragons have reached nowhere near their peak in Group B yet.
Thursday 13/11/14
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=150297
That’s the verdict of former Wales skipper Craig Bellamy, who played alongside both superstars for his country.
Bale, 25, has scored eight goals in his last 12 internationals and has been instrumental in guiding the Dragons to the top of their Euro 2016 qualification group ahead of Sunday’s crunch showdown in Belgium.
And that superb run of form by Real Madrid ace Bale has been enough to put him ahead of ex-Manchester United great Giggs.
Bellamy said: "Bale is just exceptional. He is the best Welsh player I have seen playing a Wales shirt. That’s playing and watching in my time over the years.
“I’ve not seen a player as good as what Bale has given to a Welsh football team at this present moment.”
But Bellamy, who retired from Wales duty 13 months ago following a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw against the Belgians in Brussels, insists Chris Coleman’s high-flying side are not a one-man team in Bale.
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen of Liverpool are fit again after missing the double-header with Bosnia and Cyprus last month to boost their hopes of a positive result at the King Baudouin Stadium.
And 78-cap forward Bellamy has warned the Belgians that the table-topping Dragons have reached nowhere near their peak in Group B yet.
Re: ' GARETH BALE '
Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:53 pm
bale is probably in the top 5 players in the world.
giggs was fantastic, but was never in the top 5 in the world IMO. what made giggs special was how he maintained such a high level performance in to his late 30's.
giggs was fantastic, but was never in the top 5 in the world IMO. what made giggs special was how he maintained such a high level performance in to his late 30's.
Re: ' GARETH BALE '
Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:18 pm
Hopefully he has the longevity of Giggs.
Re: ' GARETH BALE '
Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:21 pm
Karl wrote:Hopefully he has the longevity of Giggs.
Nah, actually likes playing for his country too much!
Re: ' GARETH BALE '
Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:37 pm
Gareth Bale REJECTS stunning £150m Chelsea move
REAL MADRID star and Manchester United target Gareth Bale has no intention of joining Chelsea in a world-record £150million move.
By: Anthony ChapmanPublished: Fri, November 14, 2014
The former Tottenham man has been linked in recent days with a surprise move to Stamford Bridge, with the Red Devils also monitoring his situation at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bale is no longer a guaranteed first-team starter following Isco's terrific performances in midfield, and it was understood that Jose Mourinho was preparing an eye-watering bid to secure the Welshman's signature at the end of the season.
The Special One was willing to pay as much as £90m for Bale's services, whilst also paying out a staggering £60m-worth of wages on a long-term deal.
However, reports in Spain claim that Bale wants to stay with Los Blancos and win his place back in Carlo Ancelotti's side, although it is understood that Chelsea will continue to follow his progress throughout the remainder of the campaign.
Mourinho is keen to sign a new forward as he looks to build a second empire in west London, with both Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah heading for the exit.
REAL MADRID star and Manchester United target Gareth Bale has no intention of joining Chelsea in a world-record £150million move.
By: Anthony ChapmanPublished: Fri, November 14, 2014
The former Tottenham man has been linked in recent days with a surprise move to Stamford Bridge, with the Red Devils also monitoring his situation at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Bale is no longer a guaranteed first-team starter following Isco's terrific performances in midfield, and it was understood that Jose Mourinho was preparing an eye-watering bid to secure the Welshman's signature at the end of the season.
The Special One was willing to pay as much as £90m for Bale's services, whilst also paying out a staggering £60m-worth of wages on a long-term deal.
However, reports in Spain claim that Bale wants to stay with Los Blancos and win his place back in Carlo Ancelotti's side, although it is understood that Chelsea will continue to follow his progress throughout the remainder of the campaign.
Mourinho is keen to sign a new forward as he looks to build a second empire in west London, with both Andre Schurrle and Mohamed Salah heading for the exit.