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BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Arsenal | Gallas 'stripped' of captain role
Arsenal defender William Gallas has been stripped of his captaincy role after his public attack on the team, BBC Sport understands. Gallas, 31, also did not travel on the bus with the squad ahead of Saturday's key game against Manchester City. In his attack, Gallas said his team-mates were "not ...
Arsenal to seek Walcott compensation
soccerglobe.net — The Gunners look to seek compensation from the FA after the shoulder injury Theo Walcott sustained whilst training for the England v Germany friendly match. The injury means Walcott will have to sit out the following three months of matches: Speaking to Arsenal TV Online, Arsenal manager Arsene ... (more) Arsenal to seek Walcott compensation
BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Arsenal | Gallas launches Arsenal outburst
BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Arsenal | Gallas launches Arsenal outburst
news.bbc.co.uk — Arsenal captain William Gallas has criticised his team-mates and called into question their courage to challenge for the Premier League title. "We are not brave enough in battle. I think we need to be soldiers. To be champions, you have to play big ... (more) BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Arsenal | Gallas ...
William Gallas given another chance at Arsenal by Arsene Wenger | Arsenal
timesonline.co.uk — Manchester City 3 Arsenal 0 | Real crisis for Wenger happened five years ago | Who should be the next Arsenal captain? | Has Gallas gone too far this time? William Gallas is in contention for a rapid return for Arsenal tomorrow, but Ars ne Wenger will ... (more) William Gallas given another chance at Arsenal by ...
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Gallas stripped of captaincy
SoccerBlog.com — BBC is reporting that William Gallas has been relieved of his duties. He was also not present on the bus to City. Gallas days are over at Arsenal as I see it. He burned up precious goodwill with his team mates following his rant and embarrassed Wenger in the process. While Gallas might not have meant it that way, it came close to insubordination. It is not Gallas place to belittle his team mates in public. It will be tough to continue in such an environment and for Gallas, a bitter pill to swallow. He mentioned that he would like to retire in France singling ...

William Gallas Stripped Of The Arsenal Captaincy
RightFielders Women in Sports — French international William Gallas has been fired from the position of Arsenal captain after he questioned the fighting spirit of his team and talked about internal feud between the players. Gallas will not be playing today’s crunch game with Manchester City in the Premiership League. Arsenal are already under fire for their poor recent performances. The remarks that Gallas made looked like a harsh public attack on his team and obviously coach Arsene Wenger didn’t take politely to that.“When, as captain, some players come up to you and talk to you about a player - complaining ...

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