Time to end Gallas captaincy
Thu Nov 20 04:50PM
Following William Gallas's revelation of divisions within the Arsenal dressing room, the time has come for Arsenal to find a new skipper. Gallas proved he was not the man for the job at Birmingham last season and his latest outburst has only added more weight to the argument that he should be stripped of the armband.
He was a poor choice of captain even before his infamous sit-in at St Andrews; nine months later and he is million miles from being an ideal leader. He is too much of a disruptive influence.
Arsene Wenger should have acted after the Birmingham game but now he has no choice: Gallas must be ditched as captain - and maybe even offloaded elsewhere in January - if Arsenal's season is not to fall apart.
The last thing Arsenal need - or any team for that matter - is a whistle-blower in the ranks, least of all the man who is supposed to gel the squad together and motivate the players to get the best out of them.
What is said in the dressing room should stay there. If there is a problem, no one else needs to know about it. It is not for public consumption.
Whatever happens needs to be contained there and dealt with in an appropriate way, either at the time or at a later date.
But once it becomes public, you have a big problem on your hands. Now everyone knows that Arsenal's current on-pitch problems - and by that I mean their inconsistency - is not just down to injuries or bad luck or the 'rough-house' tactics employed by opponents.
Their troubles are more deep-seated than that; as a team Arsenal are not united. And considering football is a team game, that will be perceived by opponents as a major weakness.
Gallas has betrayed his team-mates - whatever their faults - by using the international break as an excuse to go to the media and spill the beans.
He may be a vastly experienced player, but some of his decisions beggar belief. Put simply, the latest outburst lacks professionalism.
With the captain's armband comes a certain amount of responsibility for your team-mates. But Gallas has shown no sign of that - he has even admitted he is passing the buck because he does not want to accept the blame any more.
The disruption stemming from this could now have a knock-on effect on the team's performances on the pitch - and with Arsenal struggling to maintain a head of steam this season, that is the last thing they need at the moment.
Arsenal do not need someone like Gallas at the Emirates. In a way he is a selfish player, always looking after number one. His ego is suffocating Arsenal at the moment and not allowing the club to move forward.
Wenger needs to take a long, hard look at the situation and make a decision with the best interests of Arsenal at heart, and not those of individual players.
I was never not Jay's or Jude's friend woof dont read too mcuh into wht is written on these blogs we all just pass the day away
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:07PMThats good. There does seem to be a lot of 'divide and conquer' lately. Seems like everyone is trying to p1ss Jude off and make him have a go at everyone.
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:07PMmr dog can you please stop spamming then please if your happy
From iamevz on Mon Nov 24 04:10PMI dont try andpiss anyone off we all know this is a bit of friendly banter and we all laugh it off
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:10PMPeace to y'all folks.Chelsea top of the league.peace
From jacknfor on Mon Nov 24 04:11PMYes Fido please can we all have a nice chat Ill throw you a bone?
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:12PMHey Jack my lovely how are you?
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:12PMSorry Anne, that first 'everyone' should have read 'someone'. I'm with you hunny. But someone obviously doesnt agree. Hey Jack.
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:13PMhello Mr. Nfor who are you my little peace bringing friend!!! PEACE!!
From iamevz on Mon Nov 24 04:13PMI know Danny its a blast from the past who doesnt like being left out pity sometimes his fakes are really funny I would love to chat to him/her
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:15PMJohnny guess what I didnt have to start again it was all there waiting for me its brilliant - are we COD5 ing tonite
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:17PMi'm fine anne.
hello danny and johnny.Howz the going?peaceFrom jacknfor on Mon Nov 24 04:17PMWe needed some of your PEACE earlier Jack. Tho the day started off well enough. Hows it with you?
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:19PMThis ain't gonna work. if it keeps up ye could all blog on a shitarticle in a different sport article or something like that which no fakes would find if its not publicised it here.
From kgh_r on Mon Nov 24 04:20PMI'm spendid thank you Jack. Pissedoff that we have to come on here to talk but one of them are still going on ed!!
From iamevz on Mon Nov 24 04:21PMI dont think that there is any reasoning with the fuckwit Danny just let him blow himself out on ED
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:21PMI'm with you Bob. There are always other places out there if this fails. We just have to make sure we email everyone with the URL.
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:22PMBobo you made it welcome to the party
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:22PMI half expected to be followed here Anne. I notice ED is down to below 1000 articles for the 3rd time today. LOL
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:23PMWe really need a plan Bobo you are good at that sortashit what are your thoughts?
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:23PMI feel bad that fbf doesnt know he cant access mail at work ;9
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:25PMjay made it too.peace
From jacknfor on Mon Nov 24 04:26PMRIGHT I'M OFF I'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW ON WHATEVER PLACE WE ARE!!!
SEE YA
From iamevz on Mon Nov 24 04:26PMpeace jack
From jay8my on Mon Nov 24 04:26PMI know you all wanted to congratulate me on Stoke's win did you lot all draw?
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:27PMAnne, I can't believe you are asking me for a plan to resolve all this.
Its obvious, a sexpile!From kgh_r on Mon Nov 24 04:27PMI see cesc has been made captain aswell, hopefully he'll inspire his team-mates in a stevie G kinda way.
From jay8my on Mon Nov 24 04:27PMHey Jay. You made it too. Well done.
From danny_saks on Mon Nov 24 04:28PMLaters Johnny - Jay you made it
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:28PM185 Or lose now Jay has arrived
From anne_helm on Mon Nov 24 04:29PM
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