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Gareth Bale has claimed that he 'didn't realise actually how big' Tottenham Hotspur were as a football club before he made the move from Southampton in 2007.

The 29-year-old, speaking during an appearance on BT Sport's 'What I Wore' series, also said that he had 'an amazing time' at Spurs before leaving for Real Madrid.

Tottenham have recently been linked with a swoop for their former star, and Bale's quotes have led to a number of the London club's fans calling for his return.

Bale managed 55 goals in 203 games for Tottenham before joining Real Madrid, where he has won four Champions League titles.

It would be fair to say that the Madrid club's fans have never fully taken to the Wales international, though, and a return to England should not be ruled out.

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A number of Spurs fans have been discussing a potential return, and it would be fair to say that the majority are in favour of their club re-signing the 6 ft 1 ace: