Arsenal supporters: Should William Gallas retain the captain’s armband after his recent rant? VOTE NOW!
by offsidetrap on November 20th, 2008 220 words | 20 commentsSo we’ve all heard Arsenal’s Williams Gallas wax poetic recently about his trials and tribulations while at the London club. He’s mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore! I’d be mad as well if I had lost to Stoke and Aston Villa; regardless, he should be a bit more professional when speaking to the media.
“When, as captain, some players come up to you and talk to you about a player … complaining about him … and then during the match you speak to this player and the player in question insults us, there comes a time where we can no longer comprehend how this can happen. I am trying to defend myself a bit without giving names. Otherwise I’m taking it all [the blame]. It’s very frustrating. I’m 31, the player is six years younger than me.” (Telegraph)
So, yeah, Gallas doesn’t seem to have a filter on that mouth of his. This isn’t the first time he’s been in the new recently. From smoking a fag during the season to popping off on his team-mates, Gallas has really turned the club into his own media circus this year.
We want to know if Arsenal supporters think he should retain the captain’s armband for the rest of the season? Vote NOW in the comment box below!
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Thomas - November 20th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Gallas has Chelsea’s mentality and not Arsenal’s. He souldn’t be our Captain and he’s not the guy that will lead the young generation to trophies!
stephen - November 20th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
NO, im getting sick of all his rants. this stuff should be kept in house
tyler - November 20th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
NO
Get Toure back in and give him the armband, he was top quality before gallas came…
sj - November 21st, 2008 at 12:23 am
get rid of him he is shit he has never being good for us and i think he should be sacked gallas is pure shit cant stand him fucking get rid of him we should have bought kompany.
wots happened to arsenal we all need to wake up quickly otherwise we finish 6th if we lucky lets all get behind the team and lets pray that cunt will leave asap.
in arsen we trust we love u arsenal we do.
TBH - November 21st, 2008 at 2:14 am
I would say no, but then who would you give it to? Toure maybe – but he’s too erratic. As is Almunia. Silvestre is too new, and Cesc is too young … for now. Perhaps next season is the time to transition to Cesc (before he decides to leave) but there really is no other choice, sadly.
Mamas Gun - November 21st, 2008 at 5:31 am
Sorry… not on the “hate Gallas” ship. Gallas needs help from some seasoned professionals in the midfield, not crap from the media or fans blinded by our youth promise. Our defense is degenerating due to Wenger’s failed youth philosophy, not because of two world class defenders (Gallas and Toure).
ruprec - November 21st, 2008 at 5:58 am
yeh i conquer with mamas gun, look theres a problem with arsenal is that your either to young or out of your prime. theres always gonna be that attitude of young cocky punks thinking there to good for the older boys, i think that wenger has to step in as does someone like cesc, even name to team captains that share the duty. split the responsiblity. itll help cesc stay for longer and will maybe add more stability. wenger has got to step in and do something
billy - November 21st, 2008 at 6:33 am
No! Gallas was given the armband, and that was a grave mistake because Gilberto was to be our captain. I do not understand who else could be given that responsibility. I would strongly suggest Rosicky, yes! number seven should have the armband. He reads a game so well and knows what to do at whatever point in the game.
Bravo - November 21st, 2008 at 7:46 am
WHO IS THE PLAYER GALLES IS TALKING ABOUT?????CHEERS
avi - November 21st, 2008 at 7:54 am
clichy should be our captain…..hes got evrything to be one….hav u noticed how this small guy is the only one always busting his a** all the tym when everyone else is down and out….he can lead by example.
TBH - November 21st, 2008 at 8:26 am
Rosicky is out until January AT BEST. And Gilberto was on his way out. No more pace. Is Clichy a leader? Is Toure?
btw – supposedly Gallas was talking about Van Persie.
Jimmy - November 21st, 2008 at 8:26 am
I am not really comfortable with Gallas being our captain since his move from Chelsea … In Nigeria we belive Chelsae fans and their players are crooks;so why would a crook be our captain when we have the likes of Cesc,Almunia,Robin,Rosicky though Injured and Clichy …
calvo - November 21st, 2008 at 9:21 am
Simply put NO!and no cesc is not too young.gallas regardless of “media”intrusion is the cause and effect of his own mouth which seems to be more consistent than his performances.im all for players especially captains to speak out if things are not well just to wake players up but only if that captain is performing himself.Tony Adams o Roy Keane even gerrard having a rant would be critical but constructive(and the players more importantly have respect for those players),gallas on the other hand is ridiculous with his comments and you get the impression that the players are beginning to get just as fed-up as me.
Kzee - November 21st, 2008 at 11:01 am
Wenger is to take the blame for all this circus in the dressing room. He overlooked committed players like Gilberto and Kolo and chose Gallas for a captain, that was pathetic, maybe because the other two are not French. This a shame and we are now a laughing stock. If Gallas (Mr Beanie) remains captain after his silly pubicity seeking stunts then I will question Arsene’s sanity. I am serious, our club maybe managed by a person who has lost his marbles.
gunner - November 21st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
no gallas should not be captain, he should be sold in january…. also any player who brings conflict in the team should be gone, i think adebayor is the one gallas is tlkin bout in his ramblings as the player who criticises evry1. if so, get rid of him two, im sorry but van persie n theo havin a bust up… please thats complete 100% bullshit.
Jackman(ARSENAL FAN) - November 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm
i think he should not be captain and that someone like fabregas, toure, almunia, clichy and rosicky
gunners fan - November 21st, 2008 at 5:32 pm
give fabregas or toure the armband and do a clearout in jan wenger or you wont win another decent trophy till all your kids are 20ish and you are playing them regularly.
get rid of;
1.adebayor greedy so and so and soes nufing
2. gallas mouthy cow
3. eboue load of rubbish
get in:
1. a world class striker like allesandro pato, david villa or huntelar.
2. micah richars
3. alonso
mkgooner - November 21st, 2008 at 6:38 pm
CLICHY!!! has what it takes as he can lead by example or FABREGAS seems to be a bit more vocal on the pitch this season and pulls the strings in midfield so maybe just edges Clichy at the moment also could be what Cesc needs to stay at Arsenal for a long time to come. As for Gallas being totally useless i dont fully agree i think if it was a team with average age of 27-28 he could be good but i feel he is trying to be a dad to the players as they are so young which just shows he cant deal with youngsters he should start treating the players with more respect and talk to them like they deserve as ADULTS
EVERTON - November 21st, 2008 at 7:34 pm
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GALLAS HAS BEEN STRIPPED FROM CAPTAINCY.
CONGRATS ARSENAL FANS!!!!!
alan B'stard M P - December 1st, 2008 at 10:45 am
Mama’s gun is right. Wenger’s policy will drive any captain mad