Gallas needs to learn to keep his mouth shut. 24 March, 2007

I know he means well but it’s happened on more than one occasion were he’s criticized his team mates, staff, fans or the club in general. I know he means well and these outbursts might just be an extension of how much he cares about the club but really he’s got to know when enough is enough. Here’s what he said recently in an interview with L’Equipe magazine:

“It has been my most difficult season for a long time. The most difficult part was remaining unclear. If I had known from the beginning that I would need three months, I would have accepted it. But at first they told me it was a cramp, when in fact it was a strained muscle. Do I have something against the Arsenal medical staff? A little, yes, with the error in diagnosis. The doctors did then do their best for me to come back, but in the end my season has not been satisfying.

I knew the Arsenal team was young, but day after day I have come to understand they really miss experience. We made mistakes that experienced players would never do. When I left Chelsea I knew we would remain behind for at least one year. We play very, very good football, but that is not enough. We have to fight, and have a killer instinct in front of the goal. We can’t always rely on Thierry and the youngsters have to understand it. Our young players have to do more.”

I do get what William is saying; the medical staff got it all wrong with his injury. However the bit about the youngsters giving a little more is a bit harsh. Some players have come through this year and have been amazing for us; they’ve more than just filled in when needed but actually given Wenger some thinking to do in his selection. He is right about the final quality in front of goal and I bet it’s just as frustrating for the players as it is for the fans.

I really like Gallas and I really admire the passion he shows for the team. However sometimes this gets the worse of him in little quotes like this.

Earlier in the season we wondered whether we’d actually see Bendtner back in an Arsenal shirt again but with Wenger saying he will return and Steve Bruce expecting him to leave it seems he will be playing at Ashburton Grove next year. He’ll have to fight for a place though; I see him as behind Van Persie, Henry and Adebayor but who knows, a good run or some injuries and he’ll get a good chance to prove himself.

There really is no other news regarding Arsenal. I’ll speak to you next when there is, see ya.