Gareth Bale

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Gifted left-back joined Tottenham in June 2007 to add to a growing squad of talented young British players at White Hart Lane. Born in Cardiff, he trained with Southampton's satellite club Bath before joining Saints and making his debut in April 2006. In December 2006 he won the Carwyn James Award for the BBC Wales Young Sports Personality of the Year. Made his full international debut for Wales in May 2006 and is capable of playing at full-back or in a more advanced role on the wing.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has warned the likes of Real Madrid off from trying to prise Wales left-back Gareth Bale away from the White Hart Lane outfit. The 21-year-old has been in superlative in the last few months for Spurs and Redknapp is not about to part with one of his key performers. He told The Sun: "I read in the papers the other day that Gareth's performances for Spurs... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp believes Gareth Bale is benefitting from toughening up. The wing-back scored both goals in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Stoke City, with his second strike a stunning volley into the top corner of the net. Bale took the plaudits last season after finally emerging as a regular starter two years after joining the north London club from Southampton. The... [more»]

Manager Harry Redknapp was disappointed after Tottenham Hotspur ended a fine season on a low note with a 4-2 defeat at relegated Burnley. Spurs roared into a two-goal lead at Turf Moor through Gareth Bale and Luka Modric, but then collapsed as the Clarets signed off from the top-flight with a spirited display in front of their own fans. Redknapp said: "I'm bitterly disappointed. At 2-0 it... [more»]

Gareth Bale has committed his long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur after agreeing a new four-year contract at White Hart Lane. Bale, 20, has been one of the consistent performers in a side that has secured Champions League football for next season this term. The 20-year-old Wales international has overcome a slow start to life at White Hart Lane following his arrival from Southampton in 2007... [more»]

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has played down rumours linking star man Gareth Bale with a transfer away from the White Hart Lane club. Bale, who has hit top gear in recent weeks, has notched in back-to-back 2-1 successes over Arsenal and Chelsea and with Manchester United up next on Saturday afternoon, he is expected to feature heavily as Spurs look to keep their top-four charge... [more»]