'Gareth Bale is a B-lister, a busted flush!' Outspoken radio pundit in strange attack

Simon Jordan has labelled Gareth Bale a 'busted flush', and says he's unconvinced the Wales superstar is still capable of having a positive impact in the Premier League.

Bale is a free agent after bringing a trophy-laden nine-year stay at Real Madrid to an end earlier this summer, and there is already plenty of speculation over his next move, with hometown club Cardiff City believed to be a potential option.

However, there could yet be interest from the Premier League, where Bale spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur - his second spell in north London.

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But Jordan, who used to own Premier League side Crystal Palace, clearly isn't convinced the 32-year-old can still have an impact in the top flight, and admits he'd be reluctant to pursue a deal were he still involved with the Eagles.

Speaking to the talkSport YouTube channel, the outspoken pundit was asked: "If you were still at Palace, would you have taken a punt on Gareth Bale?"

In response, Jordan launched into a scathing rant, beginning with his memories of watching the Welshman burst onto the scene with Southampton.

He began: "Gareth Bale troubles me, because he's an immensely talented player. Ironically, I think he made his debut against Crystal Palace when I owned them, and we were told about this revelation that was coming out of their academy set-up, and what a player he was.

"He came on against us and hit a 35-yard freekick that nearly took the goalkeeper into the back of the net."

Bale actually made his Southampton debut as a starter against Millwall back in 2006, and none of his five goals for the Saints were against Palace.

But while his memory of those