Talk:Gareth Bale
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[edit] Nuetral Point of view
I've tagged the Southampton section with a WP:NPOV as there are a number of opinionated claims that I have previously removed, which have been repeatedly re-instated. In particular, I believe the following statement in particular fails Wikipedia NPOV policy:
<quote>This capped an "incredible" first full season as a professional footballer in which he was one of the Saints' "most creative players even (though operating) from the left-back position whilst his defending improved immeasurably as the season progressed"</quote>
Whilst this is at least now cited (albeit in a local rag only verifiable by those living near Southampton), the statement does not contain facts, merely an opinion expressed by a non expert [1] local editor of a local paper who would appear to be a fan of Gareth Bale. On what basis was his season "incredible"? who says he was "the Saints most creative players", what is the foundation for the claim his "defending improved immeasurably"? .--ClubOranje (talk) 11:00, 23 January 2008 (UTC)
- I've edited the section for neutrality. I removed the description of the goal as the tone didn't sound encyclpedic at all, and I removed a few adjectives that could be seen as POV too. I removed that quote for the reason you stated above. Bill (talk|contribs) 12:11, 7 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Dual Nationality
It would be useful to know if Gareth Bale has dual nationality with the possibilty with playing for one of the other British teams. Comparisions to Ryan Giggs, who played for England U-21 then Wales International, demonstrate the malleability of selecting alleigance. Does anyone know if he has expressed a desire to play for England or has he declared alleigance to Wales?
Bobbyfletch85 21:13, 6 February 2007 (UTC)
- He's not English or wants to play for England. Keep dreaming. 81.154.133.162 18:55, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
He's already played for the Wales senior team, so even if he did have dual nationaly, he would not be eligable to play for any other country.
User:anon 18:11, 14th February 2007
On a side note Giggs could not have played for the full England national side. He was only eligible to play for the England schools' team because he went to school there. To play for the England national football team, he would have needed to have been born in England or have had English parents or grandparents. However, both his parents and all four grandparents are Welsh. (See the Ryan Giggs Wikipedia page for more info.
Kurt000 17:27, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Nickname
As a Southampton fan, I've never heard of Gareth referred to as Baley. As far as I know, he has no specific nickname so far. Perhaps this is something the Welsh fans call him? Can anyone confirm this, as if isn't his nickname, we'll have to remove it. Chris Larkin 14:51, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Transfer
In my opinion i think that gareth bale should go to man utd. because sir alex will mould him into a legend. rhodrifawr 19:40 27 april 2007 This is completely irrelevant to the wikipedia article however.
[edit] Spurs
How much did Spurs pay in the transfer? Was it £5m or 10m? Also what squad number will he wear, or is this yet to be finalised? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.143.168.182 (talk • contribs)
- It's £4m now and £6m later like a lot of deals now. Spurs tend to be very logical with the numbers. I'd guess he'd take over the number five which was vacated by Edger Davids last season. There are a lot of gaps in the 20's and 30's as well but Martin Jol seems to prefer to have the players he has brought in wearing the traditanal numbers. Although there are some exeptions noteably Lennon Djarra 19:40, 27 May 2007 (UTC)
Cheers, but how do you know it was £4m plus 6 later. And what is the 6 dependent on? Maybe a number 3 shirt, as he is a left-back, and Lee could leave. (86.133.184.134 20:58, 27 May 2007 (UTC))
[edit] Nationality
No, I used to be in Bale's class in Whitchurch High - and he could only play for Wales. His family are from Cardiff going back to greta grandfather. =] —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.11.249.23 (talk) 23:56, 28 December 2007 (UTC)
