Gareth Bale
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/13/07/gareth-bale-tottenham-hotspur.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Martin Keown: 'Gareth Bale wants to win trophies'
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes that Spurs need to win silverware to keep Gareth Bale at the club.
Mar 2, 20:14
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'Gareth Bale streak will end soon'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that Gareth Bale's run of form for Tottenham Hotspur will come to an end in the near future.
Mar 2, 06:50
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur preparing new Gareth Bale contract?
Reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are keen to tie Gareth Bale down to a new contract in order to ward off interest from other clubs.
Mar 2, 02:55
![Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger happy with attacking options
Arsene Wenger is happy with his attacking options, claiming that Arsenal have several players who can score goals rather than relying on Robin van Persie.
Mar 2, 00:59
![Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Gareth Bale can develop in Premier League'
Andre Villas-Boas believes that Gareth Bale can continue to develop as a player without leaving the Premier League.
Mar 1, 20:28
![Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring Andre Villas-Boas congratulates Gareth Bale for scoring](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale and Andre Villas-Boas win Premier League awards
Tottenham Hotspur duo Andre Villas-Boas and Gareth Bale win the Premier League manager and player of the month awards for February.
Mar 1, 13:29
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
West Ham United declined £3m Gareth Bale transfer?
West Ham United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.
Mar 1, 11:43
![Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to the fierce North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane.
Mar 1, 11:30
![Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013 Arsenal's manager Arsene Wenger during his side's game with Sunderland on February 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal don't fear Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that his team are not "scared" of going up against Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale on Sunday.
Mar 1, 10:21
![Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013 Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale: 'I have my own style'
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale insists that he focuses on his own style rather than trying to play like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.
Mar 1, 08:41
![Luis Suarez gives the thumbs up after scoring his second goal against QPR on December 30, 2012 Luis Suarez gives the thumbs up after scoring his second goal against QPR on December 30, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brendan Rodgers: 'Luis Suarez deserves Player of the Year award'
Brendan Rodgers believes that Luis Suarez deserves to be named the Premier League's Player of the Year over Gareth Bale and Robin van Persie.
Feb 28, 17:57
![Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring his second goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013 Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring his second goal against Sunderland on January 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucas Leiva: 'Luis Suarez should win Player of the Year'
Lucas Leiva says that Luis Suarez should win the PFA Players' Player of the Year for his "amazing" season with Liverpool.
Feb 28, 08:37
![Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012 Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale out for Arsenal revenge
Gareth Bale says that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to rectify their defeat to Arsenal earlier this season by beating them on Sunday.
Feb 28, 06:17
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Waddle: 'Gareth Bale could rise to £70m price tag'
Chris Waddle believes that Gareth Bale could be worth £70m if he keeps up his form at Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 27, 11:05
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Rio Ferdinand: 'People comparing Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo are clueless'
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes that people are wrong to mention Gareth Bale in the "same breath" as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Feb 27, 10:22
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Real Madrid willing to offer £70m for Gareth Bale
Real Madrid will reportedly open the bidding for Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale at £70m this summer.
Feb 27, 09:33
![Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013 Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City join race to sign Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale?
Manchester City will reportedly try to fight off Real Madrid for Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale.
Feb 27, 09:04
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Bacary Sagna to be fit for Tottenham Hotspur
Bacary Sagna looks likely to be fit for Arsenal's North London derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Feb 27, 06:28
![West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013 West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Cole: 'Gareth Bale can become one of Premier League's best'
Joe Cole believes that Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale could become one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
Feb 27, 02:57
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chris Waddle: 'Bale has work to do to match Messi and Ronaldo'
Former England winger Chris Waddle believes that Gareth Bale has work to do if he is to emulate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 27, 01:32
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George Burley: 'Gareth Bale better than Theo Walcott'
Former Southampton boss George Burley believes that Gareth Bale has developed into a better player than Theo Walcott.
Feb 26, 23:31
![Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012 Scott Parker trains before kick off against Swansea City on December 16, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scott Parker: 'Late goal will have deflated Arsenal'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker believes that Gareth Bale's winner against West Ham United will have deflated Arsenal.
Feb 26, 22:15
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Michael Dawson: 'Hugo Lloris deserves some praise'
Michael Dawson credits Hugo Lloris for helping Tottenham Hotspur record a 3-2 win over West Ham United.
Feb 26, 18:12
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ramon Calderon backs Real Madrid to sign Gareth Bale
Ramon Calderon says that Real Madrid are "in a position" to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur whatever the transfer fee may be.
Feb 26, 17:45
![Michael Owen, Javi Garcia Michael Owen, Javi Garcia](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael Owen: Gareth Bale not in "Messi's or Ronaldo's league"
Michael Owen says that it is too early to compare Gareth Bale to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 26, 12:09
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale won't compare himself to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
Gareth Bale says that he doesn't take any notice of people comparing him to La Liga stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Feb 26, 11:32
![West Ham United's Joe Cole celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Tottenham on February 25, 2013 West Ham United's Joe Cole celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Tottenham on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Cole: 'Losing to Tottenham Hotspur was horrible'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole says that losing is the "worst" experience for footballers following the Hammers' last defeat to Tottenham.
Feb 26, 09:21
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Mabbutt expects Gareth Bale to stay put at Tottenham Hotspur
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Gary Mabbutt is confident that if Spurs secure Champions League football for next season, Gareth Bale will stay at the club.
Feb 26, 09:07
![West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline against Norwich on January 1, 2013 West Ham manager Sam Allardyce on the touchline against Norwich on January 1, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Allardyce wanted Mousa Dembele dismissal
Sam Allardyce is disappointed that Mousa Dembele was not shown a red card during West Ham United's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 26, 06:56
![Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas hails "world-class" Gareth Bale
Andre Villas-Boas praises winger Gareth Bale after his late wondergoal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 3-2 win over West Ham United
Feb 26, 06:27
![Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas during the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas predicts "passionate" North London derby
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that the importance of Sunday's North London derby will ensure that the match is a "passionate" encounter.
Feb 26, 05:08
![Tottenham Hotspur's Gylfi Sigurdsson scores his side's second goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur's Gylfi Sigurdsson scores his side's second goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gylfi Sigurdsson relieved to break Tottenham Hotspur duck
Gylfi Sigurdsson says that it was a "great feeling" to net his first Premier League goal for Tottenham Hotspur in their derby win over West Ham United.
Feb 26, 01:03
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale: "It is not about me"
Gareth Bale insists that his Tottenham teammates are due as much credit as him for their 3-2 victory over West Ham at Upton Park.
Feb 25, 23:14
![Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas hails "unbelievable" Gareth Bale
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas describes Gareth Bale as "world class" after the winger's performance in Spurs' 3-2 win over West Ham this evening.
Feb 25, 22:59
![West Ham manager Sam Allardyce prior to kick-off against Aston Villa on February 10, 2013 West Ham manager Sam Allardyce prior to kick-off against Aston Villa on February 10, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sam Allardyce: 'Gareth Bale was the difference'
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce praises Gareth Bale after the winger inspired Tottenham Hotspur to a 3-2 win over the Hammers this evening.
Feb 25, 22:45
![Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Tottenham Hotspur's dramatic late win at West Ham United in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 22:31
![Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side's first goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side's first goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale wins it for Tottenham Hotspur
Gareth Bale scores twice, including a wondergoal in the 90th minute, to hand Tottenham a dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham this evening.
Feb 25, 21:56
![Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013 Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: All square at Upton Park
Goals from Gareth Bale and Andy Carroll ensure that West Ham and Spurs go into half time of their match locked at 1-1.
Feb 25, 20:50
![Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013 Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against West Ham on February 25, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Read how Tottenham Hotspur and in particular Gareth Bale overcame West Ham late on in Monday's London derby in the Premier League.
Feb 25, 19:00
![Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013 Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jack Collison: 'Gareth Bale is one of the world's best'
Jack Collison feels that Gareth Bale is good enough to be compared to the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 25, 13:53