Whilst at Whitchurch, Bale trained at Southampton's satellite academy in Bath, although there was initially some doubt if Southampton would give him a scholarship due to his height.
Gjatë kohës në Whitchurch, Bale u stërvit në akademinë e Southampton në Bath, dhe ishte në dyshim nqs Southampton do t'i jepte mundësinë uellsianit pasi ai ishte i shkurtër.