Tottenham star Gareth Bale admits he was a game away from joining Nottingham Forest last season before discovering his best form.
Bale spoke to Ian Wright on Absolute Radio extra in an exclusive interview ahead of the station's full live commentary coverage of Arsenal v Fulham on Rock 'N' Roll Football Live this Saturday 4thDecember.
He said: "Well there was a lot of talk about me going on loan and I don't know if anything was ever going to happen. Benoit Assou Ekotto got injured, I got my chance and I've been prepared for a while, doing a lot of running after training just to get ready. My chance came and I was there to take it.
"Yeah after training I used to stay behind and do a bit more running with a few of the other lads and you do extra because if you're not playing you've got a lot of energy and I think you need to keep fit. As I say when people do get injured that you've got to be ready and willing to take your chance."
