Three reasons Tottenham must extend Gareth Bale loan
By Gary Pearson
Gareth Bale has found his form in recent weeks, proving naysayers wrong while demonstrating why Tottenham should extend his loan.
The Welshman has endured more ups and downs this season than a swimmer competing in breaststroke. The early stages of his loan deal were tragic. Plagued by niggling injuries and an inability to gain full match fitness, Bale took on the role of spectator. He supported the lads from the touchline in his endemically Bale way, offering words of encouragement along with a complementary wry smile.
However supportive of his teammates, you could see Bale’s frustration foment. He finally gained full fitness and started showing signs of his former self, albeit fleetingly and entirely too sporadically.
But somebody of Bale’s inarguable class and ability cannot be forever suppressed. Playing with more freedom and confidence, Bale has come to life in recent weeks and, if he can find a way to stay healthy, is still a dynamic force to be reckoned with.
Here’s three reasons Tottenham need to extend Bale’s loan spell.