Latest Gareth Bale injury reports are very interesting from an Irish perspective

We wouldn't wish injury on anyone, but if the opposition's star player needs time to recover he probably shouldn't rush into coming back.

That's the standard politician's answer Irish fans should give when asked to give their opinion of the Gareth Bale situation. After all, he did suffer a very serious injury recently and it would be a shame for that to hinder his development as a footballer. As they say, good things come to those who wait. The Real Madrid star suffered a “traumatic dislocation of the peroneal tendons” in his ankle during his side’s 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League last week. Bale received lengthy treatment on the pitch after receiving a heavy challenge from defender Sebastian Coates in the first half. He attempted to play on, but he simply couldn't continue and was substituted. https://twitter.com/GarethBale11/status/802083513549942784