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Sir Alex Ferguson thinks Gareth Bale is Batman

Sir Alex Ferguson confused Gareth Bale and Christian Bale, either because he has a crush or thinks the Spurs winger is Batman.

by Ryan Rosenblatt
Shaun Botterill - Getty Images

Gareth Bale is Batman? So says Sir Alex Ferguson.

Gareth Bale did score in Tottenham Hotspur's 3-2 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, but to confuse him with Batman actor Christian Bale? Gareth wasn't so spectacular that you would think he is Batman.

Is it possible that Fergie just has a crush on Christian and can’t get the actor out of his head? Love is in the air...

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