Gareth Bale happy to be kicked by opponents

26 September 2011 18:47
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale has no problem being kicked by Barclays Premier League defenders as long as referees keep sending them off.[LNB]Liverpool's Martin Skrtel and Wigan's Steve Gohouri have both seen red in the last eight days for bringing down Bale.[LNB] Bale-ing out: The Spurs winger is now the target for defenders[LNB]Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has urged referees to continue protecting his prize asset but the Welshman is prepared to suffer if it helps his side win games.[LNB]Bale, 22, said: 'It's not nice but I suppose it's a compliment when you're playing well and people want to drag you down.[LNB]Heads I win: The Wales international nodded Tottenham's winner at Wigan[LNB] [LNB] 'There have been two sendings off in the last two games, so they can keep kicking me if they want as long as they get sent off.'[LNB]Bale headed home Luka Modric's cornerin the 2-1 win at Wigan on Saturday his first goal of the season. 'Hopefully, I can score a lot more, on the floor and in the air,' he said.[LNB] On a roll: Spurs have won their last three games [LNB] Van der Vaart's fear for Bale, but Welshman is no longer an easy targetMaximum points! Redknapp hails loan star Adebayor as Spurs make it three wins in three Click here for the latest Premier League table, fixtures and results All the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion [LNB]

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