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Is Bale a ´Sure Thing´?
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:38 am
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:38 am
I´m watching one of his highlight video montages.
1. He´s scoring against scrubby sides. Aston Villa, Young Boys, Inter, Wigan, etc.....
2. I see blazing speed and wide open spaces, I don´t see any technical dominion of the ball (this space I see on this film isn´t going to be there for him next season)
3. He´s got a knack for goal scoring, however
1. He´s scoring against scrubby sides. Aston Villa, Young Boys, Inter, Wigan, etc.....
2. I see blazing speed and wide open spaces, I don´t see any technical dominion of the ball (this space I see on this film isn´t going to be there for him next season)
3. He´s got a knack for goal scoring, however
This post was edited on 8/3/13 at 9:44 am
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Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:46 am to Dandy Lion
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Inter
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:55 am to NOTORlOUSD
They look scrubby on the vid. Slow, standing around, HUGE spaces. Looked like a premiere match. It was dated late October, so I´m sure it was a UEFA-Europa match.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:56 am to Dandy Lion
sam byram had him in a straightjacket in the fa cup tie
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:57 am to Dandy Lion
no he isn't the real deal if you're asking if he is the heir apparent to CR7 or anywhere near worth his fee.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 9:58 am to S
quote:S, that´s why I´m talking about. I haven´t seen him play enough, hence this thread. My question is, what can he do in tight spaces, as these vids are all about him blowing by slow adversaries, and enjoying prairie sized wide open spaces.
sam byram had him in a straightjacket in the fa cup tie
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:01 am to Dandy Lion
Me and some guys from the SB were talking about this last night. He's a great player, but his price tag and his hype are totally overblown.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:06 am to BleedPurpleGold
I thought his goal vs ManU was pretty nice.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:14 am to Dandy Lion
he's got great physical skills and has world class dead ball technique. the rest is overstated.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:16 am to Friend of OBUDan
quote:yep, that´s what I took away from his vids.
he's got great physical skills and has world class dead ball technique. the rest is overstated.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:20 am to Dandy Lion
he's a better FK taker than CR7, but I seriously doubt CR7 would let him take them 
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:21 am to Friend of OBUDan
quote:Yeah, he did a good job with corners as well.
he's a better FK taker than CR7, but I seriously doubt CR7 would let him take them
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:32 am to Dandy Lion
quote:
Is Bale a ´Sure Thing´?
No, he's soft, injury prone, and a diving douche that disappears for long stretches.
quote:
1. He´s scoring against scrubby sides
Then going to La Liga would be a perfect fit for him.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:38 am to RandySavage
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quote:
Is Bale a ´Sure Thing´?
No, he's soft, injury prone, and a diving douche that disappears for long stretches.
quote:
1. He´s scoring against scrubby sides
Then going to La Liga would be a perfect fit for him.
Menstruating again, I see.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:47 am to Dandy Lion
Truth will set you free.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around your position that La Liga offers any sort of defensive resistance to quality players. You think Messi or Ronaldo are going to score 50-60 goals in England?
I'm still trying to wrap my head around your position that La Liga offers any sort of defensive resistance to quality players. You think Messi or Ronaldo are going to score 50-60 goals in England?
Posted on 8/3/13 at 10:59 am to Dandy Lion
Bale is a sure thing. He was a one man team last year. He will be fantastic, especially when not all eyes are just on him.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 11:35 am to Dandy Lion
I forgot who it was, but someone posted an analysis of all his goals, particularly when they occurred and against whom. Taken in that context, his performances became underwhelming.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 12:15 pm to Dandy Lion
Not for 100m, IMO. I would pay the 100m for Messi and C. Ron and if you were guaranteed 3 or 4 more years of how Ribery played the last 2 years, he may be worth it.
Bale is still very young though and I think Real is paying for potential. I don't know how he'd fair against high pressing teams because I haven't seen enough of his touch in tight spaces. He does have a habit of scoring fantastic goals though.
Bale is still very young though and I think Real is paying for potential. I don't know how he'd fair against high pressing teams because I haven't seen enough of his touch in tight spaces. He does have a habit of scoring fantastic goals though.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 12:17 pm to RandySavage
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around your position that La Liga offers any sort of defensive resistance to quality players.
I think England defends more physically but I would say that Spanish teams press higher up the field. Messi and Ronaldo have amazing touch and awareness so they don't have any trouble with it.
Bale is a big guy who can play through contact, though he prefers to dive more often than not, so I think England suits him. I'm not sure he handles the swarming gnat style of defense.
Posted on 8/3/13 at 12:34 pm to Dandy Lion
A coach said Bale is the third best player in the world after Messi then Ronaldo.
I can't remember if the coach was Ancelotti, Mourinho, or Redknapp...one of those three.
I can't remember if the coach was Ancelotti, Mourinho, or Redknapp...one of those three.
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