[bbfan1991]

I cannot believe that Jeff Stelling thinks that Gareth Bale is a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo FFS.

[Brother Leon]

Gareth Bale is a better player than Cristiano Ronaldo, says Jeff Stelling

If I was Spurs chairman Daniel Levy I'd be a worried man now because Gareth Bale is playing too well, for both club and country.

We already know that Bale is held in high regard by some of Europe's biggest clubs and recent stellar displays have put him firmly back in the shop window.


His goal in Wales' 2-1 friendly victory over Austria was his 17th in all competitions this season and came swiftly after those two superb strikes in the Premier League, against Norwich and West Brom.

I just worry, from Spurs' point of view, that an offer might come along in the summer that they can't refuse.

I heard Jamie Redknapp say on Super Sunday that Bale is 'absolutely world class', that he's 'as good as Ronaldo'.

I don't often disagree with Jamie, but I think it's got to the stage where you can say that Bale is better than Ronaldo because he's simply unplayable.

That's not to denigrate Ronaldo, who has got all the tricks and dynamite in his boots - but so has Bale.

What Bale's got that Ronaldo hasn't is incredible strength and power; Ronaldo is quick but when Bale gets up a head of steam, there's no stopping him.

I'd love to know who the fastest player in the Premier League is if it's not Bale. He's adaptable, too - he can play wide or down the middle. If you want him to do a job defensively, he can do that as well.

Wales fans won't thank me for saying it but it's such a shame that we are unlikely to ever see him play in a major tournament.

It's the 'George Best syndrome' all over again: Bale is one of the best players in the world and as much as I'd love to see him at a World Cup, despite his best efforts, it's not going to happen.

I was in Portugal this week and I saw Ronaldo score against Ecuador and it was a fine goal, but I'm hard pushed to think of another player in Europe (aside from Lionel Messi) who gives you the all-round quality that Bale gives Spurs.

He's the reason why Spurs are where they are now - fourth in the Premier League - and he's the one who could drive them on to a Champions League place, which is the minimum Spurs will need to keep him.
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LOL

[bbfan1991]

Cristiano Ronaldo has got strength and power, what on earth is Jeff on about? Gareth Bale aka the Ronaldo wannabe is a decent player, although he has a long way to go before he reaches the Messi/Ronaldo standards of world class superstardom that some people think he is capable of doing...

[King Gizzard]

Bale's technique is no where near Ronaldo's, alot of Bale's game would be lost if his physique wasn't so great

Cristiano was getting 30+. Bale will be lucky to get 15+

[King Gizzard]

but yeah Jeff Stelling in talking **** shocker

[bbfan1991]

Hasn't he seen a video of Ronaldo running? The guy is so fast and keeps himself in great condition.

Gosh some of these pundits get big wages to talk such nonsense, whilst us fans seem to have more common sense LOL.

[Brother Leon]

Just remembered his goal in 06-07 season against Fulham when he pretty much picked it up at halfway and just ran the whole pitch to score in the last minute where most would be too tired to do such a thing. He was physically a beast, The guy was deadly when running at people and very few could stop it. Ahh that goal brings back so many memories, the celebration was brilliant. It was as if we finally knew Chelsea's dominance was coming to an end.

EDIT: Here is the goal

Youtube video

Great moment

[Brother Leon]

Oh and that video makes me miss Andy Gray on Sky.

[King Gizzard]

Didn't like Gray, didn't mind Keys. Like him more than Ed that they have now though. He is one dull mother****er

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Brother Leon

Oh and that video makes me miss Andy Gray on Sky.

I don't. I would rather have Gary Neville at Sky over Andy Gray and Richard Keys anyday.

Gray and Keys got too arrogant at Sky and their sexist attitudes about women in football led to their inevitable downfall and they fit right at home with Talk****e.

[Legend killer]

The last sighting of Bale I saw was Rafael tucking him into his pocket AGAIN. Must be a fairly packed space these days

[bbfan1991]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Didn't like Gray, didn't mind Keys. Like him more than Ed that they have now though. He is one dull mother****er

Ed is quite dull. I will never understand how they put Scott Minto fronting the La Liga coverage as some kind of expert?

[Legend killer]

Great video back when Ronnie could actually dribble Jose has completely coached that out of him which is sad to see

[Brother Leon]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Didn't like Gray, didn't mind Keys. Like him more than Ed that they have now though. He is one dull mother****er

Originally Posted by bbfan1991

I don't. I would rather have Gary Neville at Sky over Andy Gray and Richard Keys anyday.

Gray and Keys got too arrogant at Sky and their sexist attitudes about women in football led to their inevitable downfall and they fit right at home with Talk****e.

Andy Gray made football matches for me. Neville may be better at analyzing etc, but in terms of bringing drama to the match via commentating Andy Gray was amazing for me.

[Drew.]

Originally Posted by Brother Leon

Andy Gray made football matches for me. Neville may be better at analyzing etc, but in terms of bringing drama to the match via commentating Andy Gray was amazing for me.

agreed, he gave you goosebumps just from the tone and excitement in his commentating

Youtube video

[Brother Leon]

Maybe it's just because so many of the League's greatest moments are painted with his and Martin Tyler's voice over them, but they were a great duo.

[King Gizzard]

I quite like Le Tissier does matches

The worst is Niall Quinn, by far. Most of his facts are wrong and he talks way too much

[Locke.]

Carragher choosing punditry over coaching apparantely. Surprised.

[Brother Leon]

Subtitles needed then.

[King Gizzard]

for **** sake

going to be as bad as john barnes

[King Gizzard]

Wonder if he's got an offer from BT. Most probably

[MTVN]

Bet he ends up on talksport

[King Gizzard]

actually says on Twitter it's Sky

[Brother Leon]

Gary to knock Jamie the **** out at some stage.

[Locke.]

Yes because Neville would be able to do that