Gareth Bale out with ruptured ligament but Spurs confident winger will be fit for new season

09 May 2011 18:33
ShareGareth Bale will miss the remainder of the Barclays Premier League season after a scan confirmed he suffered a ruptured ankle ligament against Blackpool at the weekend.[LNB]The club have confirmed the PFA Player of the Year will wear a protective boot for the next 12 days before starting a rehabilitation regime and despite the seriousness of the injury he is expected to be fit for the start of pre-season training.[LNB]Bale was forced off in the 1-1 draw following a robust challenge from Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam and the Wales international's most impressive season to date has now ended prematurely.[LNB]Harry Redknapp had already speculated Bale would miss the games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Birmingham and after consulting an ankle specialist his fears were confirmed.[LNB] Cruncher: Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam goes in hard on Spurs winger Gareth Bale at White Hart Lane[LNB]Agony: Bale knew immediately after the tackle from Adam that he would play no further part in the game[LNB]Unhappy ending: Spurs star Bale was carried from the pitch on a stretcher and is facing a spell on the sidelines[LNB] Holloway hits back as Blackpool captain Adam is accused over BaleBlackpool star Adam in dock after his tackle leaves winger Bale on crutchesTottenham 1 Blackpool 1: Gomes goes from hero to zero in just 66 seconds!We need a miracle! Harry says Spurs need divine intervention to salvage Euro dream Man City v TOTTENHAM: Crocked Spurs trio out of must-win showdown Bale out! Redknapp expects winger to miss final three games of the seasonMANCHESTER CITY v Spurs: Mancini to leave it late over skipper TevezAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Gareth Bale, Harry Redknapp, Charlie Adam Places: Birmingham, Liverpool, Wales

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