The Football Association of Wales has confirmed they will be unveiling a statue of legendary player Gareth Bale holding a 9-iron ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Latvia.
Thought of by many as their greatest-ever player, the choice to immortalise Bale came down to a vote amongst senior officials as to which Welsh legend was most deserving to receive the honourary statue which will be situated outside the Principality Stadium.
Alternative suggestions were John Hartson kicking Eyal Berkovic in the head and an animatronic Neville Southall saying ‘well done, he’s 13’.
But it was Bale in full golf mode that won final approval.
“We are delighted the delegate party opted to go with a statue of Gareth as it’ll be a huge boost to our fans and the team having him here in some capacity, even if his mind is addressing an awkward lie off the 13th fairway,” a spokesperson told Paddy Power News.
“It’ll be an emotional moment for everybody to see this wonderful statue of our former captain and leader doing the one thing he loved the most – playing golf.”
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For Wales, having entered life after Bale, it seems all attention now turns to Nathon Broadhead who has been earmarked as the future of the national team.
Broadhead make an excellent start to his new responsibilities on the pitch by bagging a late equaliser on Saturday night in a surprise 1-1 draw away in Split.
A product of Everton’s academy, Broadhead has wasted little time showing his former employers what terrific operators they are in the transfer market by flourishing since leaving for Ipswich.
And along with doing the business for his country in the Euros qualifier, the 24-year-old is taking his responsibilites off-the-pitch seriously too.
Broadhead is said to be “excited” by the prospect of being ‘the new Bale’ and is understood to have spent a lot of time in his back garden working on his putting stroke in a bid to emulate his hero.
“Nathon is a good lad and would love to follow in the footsteps of Gareth,” a source told PP News.
He’s even told us he would be willing to join Real Madrid, win multiple titles, score in multiple finals, and still get attacked by his own fanbase.
“Ipswich gaffer Kieran McKenna has bought him an annual pass to the local driving range which shows he has the full support from his manager.
“We don’t expect him to stand in his way if an elite side comes knocking, or if he makes it onto the PGA tour.”
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19:20 |
Uttx |
+24.629 |
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DespereauxRacing Post, On The Nose |
19:00 |
Tntn |
+9.708 |
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Beauty ChoiceDaily Telegraph, Marlborough |
16:50 |
Catt |
+5.1764 |
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James JetRacing Post, Lambourn |
15:05 |
Ludl |
+2.745 |
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I Look How I LookThe Sun, Templegate |
16:05 |
Ludl |
-2.1332 |
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Dequallpunterslounge.com, The Brigadier |
16:55 |
Prth |
-3.129 |
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PuturhandstogetherIrish Daily Star, Brian Flanagan |
18:50 |
Gowr |
-4.456 |
Bet expired |
The TruantIpswich Star, Matt Polley |
19:25 |
Gowr |
-5.709 |
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Much Too DearSunday Mail, Rockavon |
14:35 |
Ludl |
-7.792 |
Bet expired |
Sailing GraceDaily Star Sunday, Moorestyle |
17:15 |
Tntn |
-7.929 |
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Porter In The ParkRacing Post, Spotlight |
14:35 |
Ludl |
-11.527 |
Bet expired |
TaritinoThe Irish Field, Rory Delargy |
20:10 |
Tntn |
-12.133 |
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One True Kingmyracing.com, Adrian Wall |
15:05 |
Ludl |
-13.978 |
Bet expired |
Girl RacerMirror Online, |
17:40 |
Gowr |
-14.97 |
Bet expired |
El ElefanteDaily Post, Mercury |
14:55 |
Prth |
-16.0575 |
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Special DragonRacing Post, The Punt |
16:05 |
Ludl |
-16.324 |
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Big GingeSporting Times, Jeffrey Ross |
17:45 |
Ludl |
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14:35 |
Ludl |
-22.159 |
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Law Of Averagepicksfromthepaddock.co.uk, |
15:17 |
Catt |
-23.0066 |
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Victoria KesiaYorkshire Evening Post, Lee Sobot |
18:15 |
Gowr |
-23.152 |
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15:17 |
Catt |
-24.418 |
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14:35 |
Ludl |
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16:17 |
Catt |
-27.025 |
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16:17 |
Catt |
-27.224 |
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ClonakiltyDaily Record, Garry Owen |
14:20 |
Prth |
-27.708 |
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Captain CorcoranSheffield Star, Fortunatus |
14:12 |
Catt |
-29.656 |
Bet expired |
Obee JoLiverpool Echo, Chris Wright |
16:50 |
Catt |
-30.65 |
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Willolarupisportinglife.com, |
15:17 |
Catt |
-33.257 |
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JunotThe Irish Sun, |
19:25 |
Gowr |
-33.361 |
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Mrs TabithaRacing Ahead, Ben Morgan |
16:37 |
Ludl |
-36.364 |
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LoughglynnCambridge Evening News, Luke Tucker |
14:55 |
Prth |
-40.078 |
Bet expired |
Faha BelleRacing TV, The Score |
17:15 |
Tntn |
-40.337 |
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Code PurpleMorning Star, Farringdon |
16:50 |
Catt |
-41.217 |
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ClonakiltyThe Sun On Sunday, Sirius |
14:20 |
Prth |
-41.827 |
Bet expired |
SugarpiehoneybunchD Express, Melissa Jones |
15:47 |
Catt |
-41.978 |
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El ElefanteThe Guardian, |
14:55 |
Prth |
-42.551 |
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Scoops AhoyYorkshire Post, The Duke |
15:17 |
Catt |
-44.269 |
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Apple AwayThe i, Jon Freeman |
15:25 |
Prth |
-44.6162 |
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King Of The Roadattheraces.com, Lawrence Taylor |
18:25 |
Tntn |
-47.026 |
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Ioupy CollongesRacing and Football Outlook, Andrew Mount |
14:20 |
Prth |
-50.936 |
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Sounds RussianSunday Telegraph, Whistler |
14:55 |
Prth |
-52.062 |
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All Lies AheadIrish Herald, Ian Gaughran |
17:40 |
Gowr |
-52.401 |
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Mint Gold888Sport, Steve Mullington |
15:55 |
Prth |
-52.544 |
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Phoenix RisenThe Star, Jason Heavey |
20:10 |
Tntn |
-53.412 |
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Little MuddyRacing Post, The North |
16:17 |
Catt |
-54.818 |
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Go On ChezSunday Express, |
17:10 |
Ludl |
-56.765 |
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Mrs TabithaDaily Mail, Robin Goodfellow |
16:37 |
Ludl |
-58.283 |
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Apple AwayWeekender, Tom Park |
15:25 |
Prth |
-59.419 |
Bet expired |
Malina GirlEast Anglian Daily Times, Dean Kilbryde |
15:25 |
Prth |
-59.426 |
Bet expired |
Hurricane HarveyScottish Sun, Jim Delahunt |
14:35 |
Ludl |
-61.129 |
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14:55 |
Prth |
-61.905 |
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SociologistRacing Post, Postdata |
15:47 |
Catt |
-63.1295 |
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Top Ville BenIrish Post, Karl Hedley |
17:35 |
Uttx |
-102.917 |
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