Source: Daily_Mail
London 2012: Gareth Bale is ready to defy Wales FA in bid to win Olympic gold for team GB
ShareGareth Bale has put himself on a collision course with the Football Association of Wales after he declared that he would like to represent Great Britain at next year's Olympics. [LNB]Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are unwilling to allow their players to take part in the football competition at the London Games as they fear their independence in international football will be compromised.[LNB] Team GB: Gareth Bale says he's relish the chance to play in the Olympics[LNB] 'I want to play in the Olympics. I think it would be a great experience,' Bale said.[LNB] 'At the moment, Wales haven't qualified for a major tournament in, I don't know how many years, so it would be nice to play in one against the best countries in the world. [LNB]'You see it with the British and Irish Lions in the rugby, they come together as a unit and play against other countries. It's great and there's no reason why that can't happen with the football.'[LNB]With Stuart Pearce's promising England Under-21 squad due to make up the majority of the squad, Team GB would have a good chance of making the podium and Bale is keen to have an Olympic medal.[LNB] 'I'm not massively into athletics but I watch the 100 metres final and the other track and field events. You see the athletes getting medals and I think there's no reason why we can't get a medal ourselves,' added the Tottenham star.[LNB] Bale gunning for Gunners: Spurs can finish above Arsenal next seasonHarry has to stay! Bale predicts dark future for Spurs if Redknapp moves onAll the latest Tottenham Hotspur FC news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Stuart Pearce, Gareth Bale Places: Scotland, United Kingdom, Wales, Northern Ireland Organisations: Football Association of Wales
