The previous time Ireland experienced this much excitement about an international Bale out, the year was 2010, the IMF were in town and the country was officially declared bankrupt. Now its the Welsh who are seeking assistance after their worst fears were realised yesterday when it emerged that Gareth Bale, their best player, has been ruled out of their remaining World Cup qualifiers.
As is his wont, Roy Keane went against the grain yesterday, comparing Bales absence to the problems that Ireland have encountered since Séamus Coleman broke his leg back in March. Dont forget the Welsh have other decent players, Keane said.
Yet they have only one s…
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