cambridgeshire canary 3,526 Posted June 25 Cardiff fans in the mud? https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/sources-lafc-finalizing-deal-to-sign-superstar-gareth-bale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 382 Posted June 25 The MLS get some "names" in don't they, all oldies by the time they get there but some names nonetheless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 2,926 Posted June 25 Makes sense, temperature-wise. Might as well play in southern California if the World Cup's going to be in a baking Middle Eastern theocratic shytehole, I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 527 Posted June 25 Just saw on the BBC it’s confirmed. Bit of a weird one really as I’m sure there were loads of Prem clubs interested. If it’s a question of money then he’s u-turned on his rhetoric of that not making a difference. Glad we won’t be facing him anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 2,421 Posted June 25 2 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: The MLS get some "names" in don't they, all oldies by the time they get there but some names nonetheless Indeed, they've been raiding Serie A this summer with Chiellini, Insigne and Criscito all moving. Insigne only turned 31 this month though, so he still has some decent years left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 281 Posted June 25 18 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Cardiff fans in the mud? https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/sources-lafc-finalizing-deal-to-sign-superstar-gareth-bale LA or Cardiff, hard choice. Bet the Cardiff were convinced he was going there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 2,421 Posted June 25 1 minute ago, Danke bitte said: Just saw on the BBC it’s confirmed. Bit of a weird one really as I’m sure there were loads of Prem clubs interested. If it’s a question of money then he’s u-turned on his rhetoric of that not making a difference. Glad we won’t be facing him anyway He's not really been motivated by football other than Wales over the past couple of years, maybe he thinks Los Angeles is the perfect balance between a good lifestyle and keeping in shape for the World Cup. He wouldn't be far wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 1,608 Posted June 25 For some reason a stint in the US seemed more likely.  The romantic notion would be Cardiff, but he’s still relatively young, has shed loads of money and a footballer’s mentality.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,780 Posted June 25 I was sure he would go to Cardiff, good news for City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 1,052 Posted June 25 17 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: The MLS get some "names" in don't they, all oldies by the time they get there but some names nonetheless Makes sense for the pros, massive final pay day in a league that’s barely Championship standard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 3,980 Posted June 25 So forget his I won't move just for money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 3,526 Posted June 25 (edited) 7 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: So forget his I won't move just for money I mean move to Cardiff for 40 grand a week or move to LA and get paid 100 grand a week?   Edited June 25 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 192 Posted June 25 If he stayed in England he would be a target for all the cloggers that inhabit the Championship. Putting WC in jeopardy. Makes sense to avoid the likes of Sheff U, Blackburm, Boro and many others, but would have loved an easy trip to NCFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 3,526 Posted June 25 2 minutes ago, pete said: If he stayed in England he would be a target for all the cloggers that inhabit the Championship. Putting WC in jeopardy. Makes sense to avoid the likes of Sheff U, Blackburm, Boro and many others, but would have loved an easy trip to NCFC Think its safe to say Bale would be getting slide tackled non stop almost every match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HazzaJet 179 Posted June 25 When the BBC said that Cardiff were holding talks with Bale’s representatives it did also say that some US clubs were supposed to be too. I think he was even linked to a return to Spurs. It’s a massive blow for Cardiff, but at least the possibility of him scoring a hat trick against us in our opening game of the season has been wiped out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratton canary 16 Posted June 25 18 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean move to Cardiff for 40 grand a week or move to LA and get paid 100 grand a week?   Yep Money talks even for people with thousands ( Millions) in the bank, not like yesteryear when players moved to a lower league & still had the class to play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 2,421 Posted June 25 1 hour ago, Monty13 said: Makes sense for the pros, massive final pay day in a league that’s barely Championship standard.  1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: So forget his I won't move just for money  1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: I mean move to Cardiff for 40 grand a week or move to LA and get paid 100 grand a week?  1 hour ago, stratton canary said: Yep Money talks even for people with thousands ( Millions) in the bank, not like yesteryear when players moved to a lower league & still had the class to play! It has been stated that Bale will not be a Designated Player, which means the maximum he can earn is $1.6m a year, which equates to around £1.3m a year or £25k a week. Of course, that's still excellent money in real terms, but considering he has been earning about £15m a year after tax for the last six years and could earn much more than £25k a week in the Premier League, I think you can safely say that this move is certainly not motivated by money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 653 Posted June 25 Does playing in MLS really keep his game sharp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 281 Posted June 25 3 minutes ago, KiwiScot said: Does playing in MLS really keep his game sharp? Well he looks quite sharp for Wales despite playing in 5 league games for Madrid this season. He just needs to keep himself fit, playing games and training to be a force for Wales. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 1,650 Posted June 25 With Cardiff adding 9 players already to their wage bill, realistically I don't think Bale was ever going to go there even for £10k a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 3,526 Posted June 25 25 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said:    It has been stated that Bale will not be a Designated Player, which means the maximum he can earn is $1.6m a year, which equates to around £1.3m a year or £25k a week. Of course, that's still excellent money in real terms, but considering he has been earning about £15m a year after tax for the last six years and could earn much more than £25k a week in the Premier League, I think you can safely say that this move is certainly not motivated by money. Only 25 grand a week? Thats hardly enough for the weeky shopping! How ever will he survive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 1,424 Posted June 25 I do like you Cambridgeshire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 963 Posted June 25 Maybe the golf courses are better in LA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 251 Posted June 25 More chance of Dr Who playing for Cardiff than Bale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 3,139 Posted June 25 1 hour ago, Terminally Yellow said: I do like you Cambridgeshire It's hard not to. Some miserable tw@s don't though, for some reason. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 377 Posted June 25 He won me over a while ago. Would be unbearable if he knew so let’s keep that quiet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 243 Posted June 25 This move makes total sense, and a great opportunity for him and his family. Â He can play for years and gives his family a great life experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkKnight 58 Posted June 25 The MLS is not nearly as bad as it once was. British people have weirdly outdated opions about the US: The NFL is all stops and starts and commercials: Has anyone ever watched a Rugby Union match? Actual play, if you don't include the dozens of throw ins and hugs (I mean, "scrums") there's like 30 minutes or so actual play in an 80 minute game. Maybe less. With all the long balls, etc, it's akin to watching the old school Crazy Gang. The best Rugby Union match is the worst football match. Americans have no sense of humour: Name your top 50 favourite comedy movie or TV show and I'll bet that it's mostly American stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 1,424 Posted June 26 3 hours ago, SwearyCanary said: He won me over a while ago. Would be unbearable if he knew so let’s keep that quiet Agreed, let's keep it between us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 1,650 Posted June 26 9 hours ago, Newtopia said: This move makes total sense, and a great opportunity for him and his family. Â He can play for years and gives his family a great life experience. Initially a 1 year deal, half of which is off-season? The MLS season has already started and is only 34 games long so it's a perfect opportunity for Bale to get to full fitness ahead of the WC. He was never going to the Chump at this stage. Who knows in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
