Gareth Bale
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Team News: Lewis Holtby starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Lewis Holtby makes his first start for Tottenham Hotspur in the clash against Newcastle United today.
Feb 9, 12:10
![Newcastle winger Yoan Gouffran celebrates his goal against Spurs on February 9, 2013 Newcastle winger Yoan Gouffran celebrates his goal against Spurs on February 9, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Find out how Tottenham Hotspur managed to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at White Hart Lane with live text commentary provided by Sports Mole.
Feb 9, 11:45
![Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012 Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Redknapp: 'Gareth Bale is like Cristiano Ronaldo'
Harry Redknapp insists that his former player Gareth Bale has the same attributes as Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 9, 07:47
![Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012 Gareth Bale scores Tottenham's second goal on November 28, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robert Earnshaw: 'Gareth Bale should move to Real Madrid or Barcelona'
Robert Earnshaw says that fellow Welshman Gareth Bale "should join Real Madrid or Barcelona" to fulfill his potential.
Feb 8, 17:59
![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)
Andre Villas-Boas fears Tottenham Hotspur could lose Gareth Bale
Andre Villas-Boas suggests that Tottenham Hotspur could lose Gareth Bale if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Feb 8, 09:40
![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)
Andre Villas-Boas compares Gareth Bale to Cristiano Ronaldo
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas believes that Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo possess many similarities.
Feb 8, 08:04
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Chris Coleman "delighted" with Wales victory
Wales boss Chris Coleman admits that he is "delighted" with his side's 2-1 friendly victory over Austria on Wednesday night.
Feb 6, 23:37
![Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013 Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale: 'Win will give us confidence'
Wales international Gareth Bale says that tonight's 2-1 win over Austria will give the team a lift ahead of their World Cup qualifiers.
Feb 6, 22:12
![Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013 Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale inspires Wales to friendly win
Gareth Bale scores early on and provides an assist for Sam Vokes as Wales edge Austria to record a 2-1 win.
Feb 6, 21:40
![Gareth Bale scores a brace Gareth Bale scores a brace](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Gareth Bale, Craig Bellamy start for Wales
Wales boss Chris Coleman partners Craig Bellamy and Gareth Bale in attack for tonight's friendly against Austria.
Feb 6, 19:43
![Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013 Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates with a teammate after scoring his side's opening goal on February 6 , 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Wales 2-1 Austria - as it happened
Read how Gareth Bale inspired Wales to a 2-1 victory over Austria at the Liberty Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text.
Feb 6, 18:55
![Gareth Bale scores a brace Gareth Bale scores a brace](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Craig Bellamy "proud" of Gareth Bale
Wales striker Craig Bellamy is "proud" to be from the same country as Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, whom he considers one of the best players in the world.
Feb 4, 21:16
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Preview: Wales vs. Austria
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Wales and Austria at the Liberty Stadium.
Feb 4, 13:33
![Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013 Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its Premier League team of the week.
Feb 3, 23:45
![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)
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Tottenham's 1-0 win over ten-man West Brom this afternoon.
Feb 3, 15:50
![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 enjoys more attacking role
Gareth Bale says that he enjoys playing a more central role up front for Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 3, 15:43
![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 seals Tottenham Hotspur win over 10-man West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham Hotspur secure a 1-0 win at West Bromwich Albion, thanks to a second-half goal from Gareth Bale.
Feb 3, 15:24
![Shane Long and Michael Dawson battle for the ball on February 3, 2013 Shane Long and Michael Dawson battle for the ball on February 3, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Goalless first half between Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion
There are no goals in the opening 45 minutes between West Brom and Tottenham in their Premier League game this afternoon.
Feb 3, 14:18
![New Spurs signing Lewis Holtby in action against Norwich on January 30, 2013 New Spurs signing Lewis Holtby in action against Norwich on January 30, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Shane Long, Steven Reid return against unchanged Tottenham Hotspur
West Brom make three changes for their game against Tottenham Hotspur this afternoon.
Feb 3, 13:06
![West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012 West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of today's Premier League clash between West Brom and Spurs.
Feb 3, 12:30
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Billy Jones expects Gareth Bale test
Billy Jones is expecting one his toughest tests when he comes up against Gareth Bale at The Hawthorns this afternoon.
Feb 3, 10:24
![Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Real Sociedad on January 6, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Bale: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is the best'
Gareth Bale says that Cristiano Ronaldo is the "best all-round player in the world".
Feb 2, 05:40
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Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 1, 12:20
![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)
Alex Tettey: 'I was right to tackle Gareth Bale'
Norwich City midfielder Alex Tettey says that there was nothing wrong with his tackle on Gareth Bale, despite Andre Villas-Boas's criticism.
Feb 1, 09:21
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Video: Gareth Bale takes on cricketer Jonathan Trott in free-kick challenge
Tottenham star Gareth Bale and England cricketer Jonathan Trott take on each other in a free-kick challenge at Spurs' training ground.
Jan 31, 13:21
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Chris Hughton "surprised" by Andre Villas-Boas's Gareth Bale comments
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton says that he is "surprised" by Andre Villas-Boas's comments regarding the protection of Gareth Bale.
Jan 31, 09:26
![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)
Andre Villas-Boas demands Gareth Bale protection
Andre Villas-Boas says that referees need to offer more protection to Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale, following his side's draw at Norwich City.
Jan 31, 08:30
![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)
Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Norwich and Spurs, who earned a late point at Carrow Road courtesy of Gareth Bale.
Jan 30, 22:50
![Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 29, 2012 Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 29, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Draw was a fair result'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas concedes that his side's 1-1 draw with Norwich City was a fair reflection of the game.
Jan 30, 22:16
![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)
Tottenham Hotspur held by Norwich City
Gareth Bale rescues a point for Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League trip to Norwich City.
Jan 30, 22:07
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Half-Time Report: Tottenham Hotspur trailing Norwich City at Carrow Road
Wes Hoolahan gives Norwich City a 1-0 lead over Tottenham Hotspur after 45 minutes at Carrow Road.
Jan 30, 20:37
![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)
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Read Sports Mole's coverage of how an individual effort from Gareth Bale helped Tottenham come from behind to draw with Norwich at Carrow Road.
Jan 30, 18:55
![Leeds manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the FA Cup fourth round tie against Tottenham on Janaury 27, 2013 Leeds manager Neil Warnock on the touchline during the FA Cup fourth round tie against Tottenham on Janaury 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Warnock: 'We deserved to win against Tottenham Hotspur'
Neil Warnock insists that Leeds United's victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup was "deserved".
Jan 28, 03:49
![Ross McCormack celebrates scoring his team's second in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Tottenham on January 27, 2013 Ross McCormack celebrates scoring his team's second in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Tottenham on January 27, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leeds United end Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup hopes
Premier League Tottenham Hotspur exit this season's FA Cup at the hands of Championship outfit Leeds United.
Jan 27, 15:56
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Teddy Sheringham: 'Gareth Bale should move to Spain'
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Teddy Sheringham believes that Gareth Bale should move to Barcelona or Real Madrid if the chance should arise.
Jan 20, 18:48
![United forward RVP heads home the first goal against Tottenham on January 20, 2013 United forward RVP heads home the first goal against Tottenham on January 20, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Clint Dempsey strikes late to deny Manchester United victory
Clint Dempsey pounces in injury time to cancel out Robin van Persie's first-half opener at White Hart Lane.
Jan 20, 17:54
![Man Utd players congratulate Robin Van Persie after opening the scoring against Tottenham on January 20, 2013 Man Utd players congratulate Robin Van Persie after opening the scoring against Tottenham on January 20, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie heads Manchester United in front
Robin van Persie scores his 18th Premier League goal to give Manchester United the lead against Tottenham Hotspur at half time.
Jan 20, 16:49
![Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013 Wayne Rooney moments after missing a penalty during the FA Cup third round replay against West Ham on January 16, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Wayne Rooney named on bench
Danny Welbeck will partner Robin van Persie in attack for Manchester United as they travel to White Hart Lane to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 20, 15:45
![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)
Ryan Giggs predicts bright future for Gareth Bale
Ryan Giggs hails "brilliant" Gareth Bale for his versatility to play in a number of positions.
Jan 20, 05:25
![Steven Gerrard and Gareth Bale battle for the ball on November 28, 2012 Steven Gerrard and Gareth Bale battle for the ball on November 28, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Southampton rejected Gareth Bale bid'
Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he failed with a bid to make Gareth Bale a Manchester United player when it was known that he was leaving Southampton.
Jan 19, 23:50