CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Harry Redknapp has warned Croatia that Wales' Gareth Bale is in the class of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Wales visit Croatia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier and Bale's ex-club boss insists the Tottenham man is the "full package" and would "improve any team".Bale inspired Wales to a first win of 2012 with two goals to beat Scotland."He's an amazing, amazing talent and he's after the Ronaldos and Messis of this world and he's getting better and better," Redknapp said."He's almost unplayable when he's on his game. He is a genuine world-class player."There's nobody he couldn't play for. He'd improve any team."Winger Bale, whose Tottenham contract runs until 2015, has scored all of Wales' three goals in 2012 and the 23-year-old's match-winning performance against Scotland earned Chris Coleman a first win as Wales manager."It was amazing how he turned the game around," continued Redknapp."With 10 minutes to go you're looking for somebody who can do something special and Gareth can do something special."He can do everything and could play anywhere. He's the full package."He can head it, he can dribble, he can shoot, he's got a great physique, he's an amazing athlete, he can score with both feet - there are no weaknesses in his game."He is already at the top but any team in the world would love to have Gareth Bale playing for them."And he is a great lad as well with a good family behind him. It couldn't happen to a nicer lad."Redknapp managed Bale, who was named Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year in 2010-11, during his four years at Tottenham.And he was his boss when Bale shot to international prominence with his first hat-trick in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Inter Milan in 2010."It was a great performance the other night," said Redknapp."The one in Milan when we had 10 men, to do what he did to Maicon who, at the time, was rated as the best right-back in the world, that really destroyed his career almost. It was amazing."Former Wales player Mickey Thomas feels Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Messi's Barcelona will soon be "fighting for Bale's signature"."It's probably the best I've seen [from a Wales player]," said Thomas."I played with some great players in my career but, watching that performance, not just his goals - his ability to create opportunities for his team-mates - and when he's in that mood and when he's in that stride, he is unstoppable."I've seen the best. I've seen Ronaldo; I've seen them all. He's on a par with them now."The only difference is they play for Barcelona with players like Messi. He's at Tottenham."Let me tell you, he will be at one of those clubs before too long. Those top teams - Barcelona and Real Madrid - will be fighting for his signature, for sure." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougieRFC 36 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 fuck sake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The most overrated player in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,897 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPRFC1872. 221 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Scores a top class goal against Scotland and suddenly he's "world class"...shut it Redknapp. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 76,390 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 'arry is getting to that age now it seems, Bale will never...ever be anywhere near Messi or Ronaldo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I like Bale, but he's quickly becoming the most overrated player on the planet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,710 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 "There's nobody he couldn't play for. He'd improve any team."Naw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 221 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He'll have a stinker tonight now I bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He could play for Barcelona or Madrid imo.Absolute fantastic player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WadeWilson 4,670 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 'Arree...? Shaaaht it you slaaaaaahhhg!' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He's good. But he's not that good. The guy still struggles to boss games domestically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Agree with most of that - he's turning into a genuinely top class player and would be an asset for any club in the world. Obviously the bit that says he's on par with Ronaldo/Messi is miles OTT but for me he has the ability to go to the top of the game over the next few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 76,390 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He could play for Barcelona or Madrid imo.Absolute fantastic player.He'd be a sub, they both have far better players in the starting eleven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 57,234 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The Ronaldo Messi comparison is daft but Bale is a fantastic player and he will be playing for one of the so called big clubs within the next couple of years.He's got everything in his locker apart from consistency and that will come with age. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He'd be a sub, they both have far better players in the starting eleven.Football is a squad game these days and Bale is still only 23 so I don't think the fact he wouldn't go straight into the starting 11 would be a big issue. You would have to consider the impact he would have over 5-6 years and/or the sell on value. Also, I wouldn't say players like Pedro, Di Maria etc are far better than Bale + he would offer something completely different. Anyway, for me a move to Man City / Man Utd is far more likely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 The Ronaldo Messi comparison is daft but Bale is a fantastic player and he will be playing for one of the so called big clubs within the next couple of years.He's got everything in his locker apart from consistency and that will come with age.Spot on. The ability is there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky_ 893 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 must have missed it when he scored 50+ goals in a season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,838 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 In terms of diving, aye you could probably put him up there with Ronaldo... maybe "diving" is a bit harsh, "going down easily" is perhaps more sufficient. However, to put him in the same sentence as Messi and Ronaldo in playing ability? No.He is one of the most overrated players I've ever seen. He goes quiet for a while then does something distinctly decent and next thing he's one of the best in the world!If he is to be as good as either he would need to be just dominating every game he plays, basically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIE8CH 296 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 i think harry must of been on the sauce when he came out with the ronaldo/ messi comparesment. but a good player in the league he plays in now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 76,390 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Football is a squad game these days and Bale is still only 23 so I don't think the fact he wouldn't go straight into the starting 11 would be a big issue. You would have to consider the impact he would have over 5-6 years and/or the sell on value. Also, I wouldn't say players like Pedro, Di Maria etc are far better than Bale + he would offer something completely different. Anyway, for me a move to Man City / Man Utd is far more likely.Pedro and Di Maria are far better than Bale IMO yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 If he could add the goals Ronaldo scores and the consistency of Ronaldo he's pretty much the left footed version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Pedro and Di Maria are far better than Bale IMO yes.Fair enough, I would definitely go along with them being better, especially technically, but I don't think those players are leaps and bounds ahead. Certainly think Bale has potential attributes to be as good if not better than such players if he can find a level of consistency in the coming years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 12,233 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 He is without a doubt the most overated player in the world. Hardly ever scores or bosses games and the season the major hype started I think I saw he only had 1 assist the whole year! Has a good game about every 20. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 12,233 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Pedro and Di Maria are far better than Bale IMO yes.Agreed. I could name 10 wingers better than Bale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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