In defence of William Gallas (24/2)

[gooner.ed]

http://www.onlinegooner.com/exclusive/index.php?id=541

usual thread starter… there has been a lot of condemnation of Gallas’ actions at the conclusion of yesterday’s match, including by myself. So two discussion points for this thread…

1. Is there anyone out there who agrees with the writer that Gallas was not out of order?

2. In your heart of hearts do you believe Arsenal will win the league this season?

[cpmarkw]

As i wrote before brum game......the Arse never do it the easy way blood, SWEAT and tears


we will win but dont expect to relax till May!!!


Gallas hum well where is the inspiring that fight when for example 2-1 up go on to win 3, 4 5??

We drew with this shower at Highbury after all!!!!

[proudtosaythatname]

I think the effect on Arsenal of Eduardo's sickening injury was plain for all to see. I'd give Willie the benefit of the doubt; upset by the injury, Sagna's bereavement and frustrated by the non-free kick and non-penalty that cost us such an important 2 points, it's understandable if he did it just to prevent manhandling the ref. Not to many people will feel sorry for the advertising hoarding with its 6 stud marks - allegedly - though on another day and with another ref he might have got a red card for that anyway.

I was once again proud of Arsenal yesterday. I guess it will depend how they react but I believe the spirit they have - apart from the Adebayor/Bendtner problem - will see them through to the title.

And as the only redeeming feature of a truly awful day for Arsenal Football Club, at least Theo answered those 'fans' who had written him off at 18.

[I Hate Hleb]

I PERSONALLY DIDN'T LIKE SEEING GALLAS THROW A TEENAGE STROP, ESPECIALLY BEFORE THE PENALTY HAD EVEN BEEN TAKEN!!

HOWEVER, I DO AGREE WITH THIS LINE FROM THE AUTHOR:

"It is very difficult for fans to relate to today’s highly paid footballers. William Gallas bridged that gap today. His actions had nothing to do with his wage packet, only his heart."

NOW WHETHER GALLAS THROWING HIS TOYS OUT OF THE PRAM WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO IS A MOOT POINT AND DEBATEABLE BOTH WAYS. I STILL THINK IT WASN'T A GOOD EXAMPLE TO SET AND ALSO KNEW IT WOULD GIVE THE MEDIA YET ANOTHER REASON TO SLAG US OFF - AS IF THEY NEEDED ANY.

HOWEVER WHAT I THINK WE CAN ALL AGREE ON IS THE LAST PART OF THE PARAGRAPH:

"His actions had nothing to do with his wage packet, only his heart."

ALTHOUGH IN REALITY A SAD INDICTMENT OF THE MODERN GAME AND THE WAY IT'S GREED FOR MONEY HAS DISILLUSIONED THE FANS, DOESN'T IT MAKE A NICE CHANGE TO READ SOMETHING LIKE THAT ABOUT A PLAYER?

[cpmarkw]

Where as i can see the point of Gallas good Gallas bad all day debate there is one thing concerning me/ us


have we forgot Scum won 5-1 at the (loony) toon


we need to get fresh imputus and drive on. the league will not come down to this result BUT it will come down this repeating if lessons arent learnt....

each week we discuss 5 players who had good games 5 who had bad games

whilst scum and rusksis continue to hit form -how many had bad games for them...



i asked before Sat for predictions contribitors said 3-0 3-1 2-0 to us and scum to draw!!


Its a marathon not time to lose heart now or have a strop press on !!!


AND THEREDS GO MARCHING ON--(WTFAMU!!!!)

[U.F.G Anfield '89]

omfg 8 posts!

[cpmarkw]

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[cpmarkw]

thanks

[Red Gunner]

1. Is there anyone out there who agrees with the writer that Gallas was not out of order?

I agree with the writer. He was emotional because we were cheated in front of his eyes. Better than a shrug and "oh, well". I like many was surprised about him being named captain but I am now 100% behind him. He is our proper captain.

2. In your heart of hearts do you believe Arsenal will win the league this season?

Very difficult. We can't afford to drop anymore cheap points like we have against Birmingham City twice.

[Wayno]

I agree with the writer's view on Gallas 3Do I think we will be top come the end of May? No, I think we will finish third

[N13Gooner]

I have for some time (and even more so now) thought that the British media is inherintly prejudiced against foreign players, clubs, international teams etc. This is backed up even more so today after reading one tabloid criticising the boss and William Gallas more than Martin Taylor. If Martin Taylor was foreign they would be calling to deport him.

Im sorry but the incident yesterday also backs up why the England team and British international teams are so crap. Instead of trying to better their techinques to compete with technically superior sides, they are insted told to kick them and hurt them.

[dvbrisgooner1]

I agree with everything written in the article and I'm really proud of Gallas showing he cares.

Can we win the League? Not if we drop any more points outside of the games with Chelsea, Utd and Liverpool (and we can't lose any of them).

[donaldo]

It sums up the British media.Have a go at Gallas and Wenger let Taylor off the hookRemember Di Canio got a nine game ban for pushing the referee this crunt Taylor will get a 3 match ban..How would the press and Fergie have reacted if the tackle had been against Rooney.
It diappoints me that some Gooners are also attacking Gallas.

[26may1989]

It sums up the British media.Have a go at Gallas and Wenger let Taylor off the hookRemember Di Canio got a nine game ban for pushing the referee this crunt Taylor will get a 3 match ban..How would the press and Fergie have reacted if the tackle had been against Rooney.
It diappoints me that some Gooners are also attacking Gallas.

Well on this one we disagree Donaldo. I thought Gallas's behaviour was shit, the last thing you need from a leader. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt this time, given the circumstances of the Birmingham game, but Gallas will need to show much, much more maturity if he's going to carry our players through the last phase of the season. It was enough to see him get wound up by that *word censored*, Nani, but all the other players will be looking to him above anyone to show the character it takes to win the league from a winning position. He's had a good season (after a terrible one last year) but now is the time for Gallas to really earn his money.

[donaldo]

It sums up the British media.Have a go at Gallas and Wenger let Taylor off the hookRemember Di Canio got a nine game ban for pushing the referee this crunt Taylor will get a 3 match ban..How would the press and Fergie have reacted if the tackle had been against Rooney.
It diappoints me that some Gooners are also attacking Gallas.

Well on this one we disagree Donaldo. I thought Gallas's behaviour was shit, the last thing you need from a leader. I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt this time, given the circumstances of the Birmingham game, but Gallas will need to show much, much more maturity if he's going to carry our players through the last phase of the season. It was enough to see him get wound up by that c**t, Nani, but all the other players will be looking to him above anyone to show the character it takes to win the league from a winning position. He's had a good season (after a terrible one last year) but now is the time for Gallas to really earn his money.

I wont disagree that Gallas "lost it" But for the BBC to connect the Gallas kick on Nani with the "tackle" that may have ended a players career is unforgivable.
I believe Wenger making Gallas captain was a masterstroke.The team spirit under Gallas as captain has been excellent this season. Gallas hates losing.I would rather a bad winner than a good loser as captain