Curse of the Gal-less

At least one man must be smiling after Arsenal collapsed at Stadium of Manchester City and that is none other than ex-Arsenal captain, William Gallas. The former Chelsea player was axed as the Gunners captain and suspended on Friday following remarks made to the press about his team mates and was also dropped for yesterday’s trip to Manchester City, which the Gunners lost 0-3.

His defensive lapses, an infamous sulking performance against Birmingham City last season and a recent photograph of the 31-year-old with a cigarette pursed between his lips have all served to prove that he is not right for the armband. But all these actions did not break the iceberg until Gallas was dropped for revealing infighting in the dressing room and criticizing the squad’s lack of determination.

Gallas’s Brace
Some may wonder whether dropping Gallas is the right decision in the midst of turmoil. And my question is whether he was right in his outburst, to publish the dirty linen in public? Somehow, I am starting to believe to a certain extent that Gallas’s intention maybe good after all.

But at least I believe that Gallas’s words are working like a charm. As a gooner, I hate to say Wenger is wrong but I know Gallas is right when we are trophies-less already in the fourth season since we won the FA Cup in 2005. In my view, his motive wasn’t wrong as he needs to give Arsenal a wake-up call. As the team captain then, he has the every right to remind them of their shortcomings. His method probably isn’t right, but I guess that is the only way to highlight the significant of the problem.

Facing the Music

But again, few can tolerate his actions which is not acceptable as a captain of a “Big-Four” team much less a player. Two years ago, I was laughing my guts off at my Chelsea mate for the decision of selling Gallas in the Ashley Cole part exchange with additional 5 million. But now, I guess my Chelsea friend has the last laugh.
At the moment, the storm won’t subside until the mess gets cleared. Should Gallas apologize and make up, could we see him enough and face his manager and team-mates. Or will he just sulking for the rest of the season.

Either way, William Gallas’s future in the club would definitely in a doubt after all he had done and even if he doesn’t speak up today. Heads are expected to roll soon, and Gallas could be the first to face the guillotine.

To have something like this to happen is not a bad thing to an already soul-less team. I don’t know whether it is a blessing in disguise but one thing for sure Gallas is not the talisman of the team. And only time will tells.

Gunny

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