Printer-friendly pageWednesday, April 12, 2006
Wales under-21 defender Gareth Bale, former roommate of Theo Walcott, will become the second youngest player in Southampton’s history when he
makes his debut at Stoke on Saturday. Bale will be 16 years and 173 days when he steps out at the Britannia Stadium, 30 days older than Walcott when he became Saints’ youngest ever player in August last year. George Burley will also name teenage striker David McGoldrick, 18, who has scored 39 goals at youth and reserve level this season, in his 16-man squad. Burley said: “Gareth is a good young player and deserves his chance while you cannot ignore David after all the goals he has scored this season.”
