Gareth Bale

[JamieD 19,030]

Is carrying around this kind of muscle mass, at the speeds he does, really a good idea? Or, more to the point, necessary?

I remember Socrates, who was a doctor as well as a footballer of course, saying that he thought Ronaldo's transformation from skinny little teenager to ultra-powerful phenomenon was what wrecked his knees.

[TheKingObv 10,648]

It's a case of a tan and a tensing pose v unflattering lying on bed pose which makes anyone look small (arms tensed when running)

Surprised if he's any bigger

And I'm not buying that Ronaldo thing at all, the guy probably doesn't weigh much over 13 stone (if at all). He's lean, not particularly big, or strong for that matter going by his documented workouts.

[The Godfather 72,341]

Well his arms do seem alot more toned than they did this time last season, it's clear he has been doing some work in the gym.

Not basing it just on the above but he was on SSN a few days ago with someone shaking hands can't remember who though and I thought he looked 'bigger'.

No Idea what impact it will have on him as a player though, I'm guessing he has pro's looking after him who know more than us.

[kaiser1041 9,088]

Is carrying around this kind of muscle mass, at the speeds he does, really a good idea? Or, more to the point, necessary?

I remember Socrates, who was a doctor as well as a footballer of course, saying that he thought Ronaldo's transformation from skinny little teenager to ultra-powerful phenomenon was what wrecked his knees.

he's getting the best medical and fitness advice known to man with his weight and bmi consistently checked i think it will eventually help his game.

[simplythebest 11,453]

Never mind that, his hair looks worse

[JamieD 19,030]

It's a case of a tan and a tensing pose v unflattering lying on bed pose which makes anyone look small (arms tensed when running)

Surprised if he's any bigger

And I'm not buying that Ronaldo thing at all, the guy probably doesn't weigh much over 13 stone (if at all). He's lean, not particularly big, or strong for that matter going by his documented workouts.

As far as Bale goes, you might be right, although he certainly looks more defined (and definitely much bigger than he was a few years back, if not bigger than September 2013).

On the Ronaldo point, I'm talking about fat Ronaldo (and I assume you're not, because you called him lean, present tense )

[wully 47,824]

Plenty wanking.

[TheKingObv 10,648]

Never mind that, his hair looks worse

Tbh I'd do the same, trolling at it's best.

[JamieD 19,030]

Never mind that, his hair looks worse

Absolutely. Why do British players who play for Madrid seem to think it's okay to do this? Beckham, Woodgate, Bale.

[TheKingObv 10,648]

As far as Bale goes, you might be right, although he certainly looks more defined (and definitely much bigger than he was a few years back, if not bigger than September 2013).

On the Ronaldo point, I'm talking about fat Ronaldo (and I assume you're not, because you called him lean, present tense )

Fucked it

[JamieD 19,030]

Fucked it

If I remember right, Socrates was saying he thought the damage was done at PSV, after they got this skinny little thing from Cruzeiro.

[G.E.C. 18,904]

STEROIDS.

[TheKingObv 10,648]

If I remember right, Socrates was saying he thought the damage was done at PSV, after they got this skinny little thing from Cruzeiro.

TBH I doubt his end size/strength was the problem, but how they went about him getting there. Like too much work done in a short time (if Socrates was right)

Wish he could have stayed fit his whole career. Don't see Centre Forwards like him anymore.

[G.E.C. 18,904]

Amazing.

[JamieD 19,030]

STEROIDS.

BLOODY CHEATING SPANIARDS. HOW COULD THEY DO THIS TO THE HOUSE THAT LEEKS BUILT.

[BlueSuedeSambas 54,164]

It's a case of a tan and a tensing pose v unflattering lying on bed pose which makes anyone look small (arms tensed when running)

Surprised if he's any bigger

And I'm not buying that Ronaldo thing at all, the guy probably doesn't weigh much over 13 stone (if at all). He's lean, not particularly big, or strong for that matter going by his documented workouts.

Are his workouts online? What kind of stuff is he doing?

He's an absolute beast just now. Imagine what somebody like Rooney could achieve if he was as professional and applied himself like Bale has been since his move?

[Goianegra 4,686]

Have to admire his work rate. Brilliant physique. Come a long way from that skinny pasty kid that couldn't get a game at left back for Spurs.

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,719]

Bale is going to have a phenomenal season this season i think, now he's settled in spain

Looking forward to it, he's a cracking player

[EastEnclosureBear 2,954]

Hair is abysmal, someone needs to point that out too him at Real Madrid, even his Maw.

[King Jela 20,540]

As far as Bale goes, you might be right, although he certainly looks more defined (and definitely much bigger than he was a few years back, if not bigger than September 2013).

On the Ronaldo point, I'm talking about fat Ronaldo (and I assume you're not, because you called him lean, present tense )

*cough* real Ronaldo *cough*

[JamieD 19,030]

*cough* real Ronaldo *cough*

I just call him Ronaldo and call Cristiano Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo". But then people get confused.

When people assume you mean Cristiano when you say Ronaldo, that's a sad indictment of western civilisation, in my opinion

[King Jela 20,540]

I just call him Ronaldo and call Cristiano Ronaldo "Cristiano Ronaldo". But then people get confused.

When people assume you mean Cristiano when you say Ronaldo, that's a sad indictment of western civilisation, in my opinion

Amen to that, brother.

[WilliamFyfe 1,438]

He'll still perform. Good footballer.

[The Educator 1,572]

Must admit when players bulk up that quickly I get a tad suspicious.

[TheKingObv 10,648]

Must admit when players bulk up that quickly I get a tad suspicious.

Lol he's barely any bigger, and still isn't big.