Arsenal’s fighting team-mates are named: Should Gallas now be replaced as captain?
by stresster on November 21st, 2008 255 words | 10 commentsArsene Wenger has probably called on his team to show some fighting spirit on countless occasions, although this is not what he had in mind! Yesterday, William Gallas was in the headlines for revealing the in-fighting that has taken place within the Arsenal camp this season, and now it appears as though the culprits names have been revealed.
The Sun are claiming that Theo Walcott and Robin Van Persie clashed at half-time during the Gunners’ 4-4 draw with Tottenham. The match was all square at the interval, yet it appears as though some harsh words were exchanged between the pair, with frustration spilling over.
Gallas also revealed how he broke up a dressing-room fight between Walcott and Van Persie at the break against Spurs.
Gallas said: “There was a problem. The only thing that I could say at half-time was ‘guys, we resolve these problems after the match’.”
Gallas’ outburst conveniently coincides with the launch of his new autobiography in France today.
But he will pay a heavy price for the added publicity, with Arsenal set to fine their French international centre-back a minimum of two weeks’ wages — around £180,000.
There also appears to be talk of a ‘rat’ in the Arsenal dressing room, but it’s Gallas who surely befits this decription after dishing the dirt on what’s been going on behind the scenes. It appears as though this outburst is going to hit him in the pocket, but will Wenger finally decide to rid him of the captaincy?
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Lewyd24 - November 21st, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Sack Him. He is a disgrace to the Arsenal
9torres - November 21st, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Surely he is only explaining the situation, i know he didn’t mention who was fighting, just that one of the players was 6 years younger than him (25 then by my calculations!) ???
Steve McMahon - November 21st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Afternoon, 9torres, I hear what your saying but this type of stuff should only be talked about in house, not to the media, it’s no one’s business what goes on in the Arsenal’s or any teams dressing room at any time. Also when was the last time you heard something like this been mentioned to the media about internal fighting? it simply shouldnt happen.
I had great respect for this lad when he was Chelski but since he went to the Arsenal, he seem’s a bit emotional.
The only thing that I can say in his defence is that this could be more rubbish from the s*n, so you do have to take what’s said with a pinch of salt.
gunner - November 21st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
even if the sun has bullshitted this story up a tad, i for on edont like gallas antics and wud of stripped him of the captaincy long ago, why give it 2 him wen u cud give it 2 fabregas, a true role model and leader of the team who wud be proud to have it, u never know it might motivate him and make him a better player.
9torres - November 21st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Yeah, i know, i just saw it how it was probably mean’t by Gallas, and took fighting to mean an argument. He should never have said anything to the media, he’s a top player on his day and if he is to remain captain he needs to learn other ways to get a positive reaction from his team mates. If he starts to lead by example (Gerrard) i think he will still have a major role to play at the club. If not give someone else a chance.
Rudi - November 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I think Wenger put him up to it. Trying to get a response out of the players who have switched off this season. Everything he said was true.
Muck - November 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
He’s a fucking wank and a crap player. Get rid.
EVERTON - November 21st, 2008 at 7:32 pm
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GALLAS HAS BEEN STRIPPED FROM CAPTAINCY.
CONGRATS ARSENAL FANS!!!!!
patrick (olc) - November 22nd, 2008 at 12:56 am
the thing he did wrong, if he did, was to wash dirty linen in public. every club goes thru’ these situations sometime or other but u don’t find them publicising it….sort it out ASAP and get on with football! we need silverwares in the cupboard………….
gooner 4 lyf - November 23rd, 2008 at 11:28 pm
fuck u all
we will win something this year!!
so shut ur pussy mouths n go fuck ur mom!!