I agree with you about Robben and effectivity but surely even a 70-80% "effective" Robben is better then Bale at this point in time? No?
I mean the one is proven world class talent, with big match temperament & a match winner of the highest order and then you have...Robben.
*joking*
The point i am trying to make is that people calling Bale "one of the best in Europe" etc, is really knee jerk of the highest order. He has been great, especially at the end of last season and going into this one, but he has proven nothing yet. Let's give the lad a couple of years and then we might really be able to call him one of the best.