Sentences with phrase «gallas at»

Less surprising was the selection of cup «keeper Lukasz Fabianski and Johan Djourou to partner William Gallas at the back and the pairing of Alex Song and Abou Diaby in central midfield.

That leaves the squad with Senderos and Djourou (and I suppose Gilberto) to partner with Gallas at the back.

Sagna and Gallas at least looked interested and ran (while others stayed in a jog), Clichy as always gave it everything while its hard to know when Diaby is trying or not because he always gives off the same vibe so we'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Does he just want a new environment or does Wenger actually see him as the first - choice partner for William Gallas at Kolo Toure's expense?

however, there is an option of partnering silvestre and gallas at the back and toure in the central midfield next to fabregas.

«We were very young at those times, with the famous incident with Gallas at Birmingham.

John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, and William Gallas at Chelsea the first time around; Walter Samuel, Lucio, and Maicon at Internazionale; Marcelo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, and Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid.

Not exact matches

I knew then and there — after the GALLAS, who was captain, sulk at Birmingham, that Wenger did not have the toughness to take real action to change things.

Defensive partners at the back for Arsenal for a number of years, it soon emerged that Kolo Toure and William Gallas did not get along at all, with Toure eventually feeling he had to leave the club for Manchester City to get away from the Frenchman, who was known for being a difficult personality.

With 26 Premier League goals in total, including some impressive strikes, William Gallas fared well at both Chelsea and Arsenal as a top contributor of goals from the back.

I have regularly posted that I want this «manager» sacked since 2007 - 8 and the Gallas sulk at Birmingham when we blew A FIVE POINT Prem lead over United in early March.

In just four years at Arsenal, Gallas had one hell of a journey at the club with on - field tantrums and being stripped off the captaincy the tip of the iceberg.

After running down his four - year contract at Arsenal, Gallas completed his London tour by signing for arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur where he also spent another four years of his career.

Signed from Chelsea in a swap deal with Ashley Cole that summer, Gallas found himself at left - back in this game having previously complained about the position during his ugly exit out of Stamford Bridge.

Wenger's training is soft and not able to bring out the best in players, Thiery Henry, Vieira, Willaim Gallas who played under Wenger as captains and played under Mourinho and Pep Guadiola in case of Henry confirmed last season at different fora that training under Wenger was inferior to that of Mourinho or Guadiola.

And just by coincidence I was channel surfing the other night and came across a PL review of the 2008 - 9 season (I think it was that season) and watched Cech flap at a cross letting in Gallas behind for us to win 1 - 0.

William Gallas also gave his opinion and had this to say, according to a report in the Sun: «Maybe it is time to change something at the end of the season,» the ex-Arsenal defender said.

I have wanted Wenger sacked since the Gallas sulk at Birmingham in the 2 - 2 draw, when we blew a five point lead over United in early March to finish second.

Wenger ALWAYS has at least one Centre - Half bombing through the middle as an AM too, Gallas was terrible at it, Koscielny is fortunately a bit more defensive minded but still, his role is to attack.

«Whether it was me or whether it was someone else, he has always had a go at his players,» Gallas told SFR Sport, as translated by the Metro.

Gallas claimed that Mourinho has a distinct fight to win at all costs, while having failed to win a single trophy in his time under the French boss, insisted that the same hunger is not found in Wenger, and this is valid reasoning in his opinion to warrant change.

Shame you linked him with Cech and Gallas, who at their peak were special.

Thiery Henry, Gallas and Patrick Vierra at different fora had thumbed down the training given by Wenger compared to that of Pep and Mourinho.

ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON IRELAND!!!!!! extra time and shuda won 3 - 0... wot a keeper that lloris is am sad that arsha wont be at the world cup but to be honest i wont be sad if sagna and gallas join him COME ON NOW BOYS, ONE MORE PUSH

Yet Arsenal have not stayed the course in title races past March since 2008, struggling both in that campaign — most notoriously in the 2 - 2 draw at Birmingham City, when Eduardo was injured and William Gallas staged a sit - down protest — and 2010 - 11.

Our concern n troubles at the defence which wouldn't have been without injuries to gallas n toure.

What are u trying to justify to me with Gallas what is the main role of a defender to defend his goal gallas made more effort to score goals than to defend check the stats we have leaked more goals than ever since gallas has come here don't get me wrong he is not a bad player but I will listen to mourinho on defenders anytime and he said gallas is not a good center back and he played him at rightGallas what is the main role of a defender to defend his goal gallas made more effort to score goals than to defend check the stats we have leaked more goals than ever since gallas has come here don't get me wrong he is not a bad player but I will listen to mourinho on defenders anytime and he said gallas is not a good center back and he played him at rightgallas made more effort to score goals than to defend check the stats we have leaked more goals than ever since gallas has come here don't get me wrong he is not a bad player but I will listen to mourinho on defenders anytime and he said gallas is not a good center back and he played him at rightgallas has come here don't get me wrong he is not a bad player but I will listen to mourinho on defenders anytime and he said gallas is not a good center back and he played him at rightgallas is not a good center back and he played him at right back.

We've just got rid of four defenders, Gallas who was poor in the air and seemed to have a playground mentality, Silvestre and Sol who were only ever extra bodies and short term solutions (both «experienced international players» I might add) and Senderos, who didn't really seem to have much luck at the back and was routinely terrorised when he played against big clubs.

The time gallas spent at arsenal he confirmed all mourinho said.

Gallas was a nut they should of got rid of him years ago Mourinho said at chelsea that gallas cant play center back yet wenger buys him and puts him there he cost us more point than he saved us Silvestre, i can't blame becaus wenger bought him a reject from Manu whose fault is that, I know itsGallas was a nut they should of got rid of him years ago Mourinho said at chelsea that gallas cant play center back yet wenger buys him and puts him there he cost us more point than he saved us Silvestre, i can't blame becaus wenger bought him a reject from Manu whose fault is that, I know itsgallas cant play center back yet wenger buys him and puts him there he cost us more point than he saved us Silvestre, i can't blame becaus wenger bought him a reject from Manu whose fault is that, I know its mine.

i again toure is one of the last 2 of the invincibles and a world class player who has the ability to play in various places and is better than both gallas and senderoloser i am sorry but biachin at toure does nt help the stories are all lies u would think that fans would know toures personality by now this is the same guy who said that he wanted to finish his career at arsenal

One point I was trying to make yesterday was that given a choice between keeping Gallas or Toure at the club, I would keep Gallas.

Toure's best days in an Arsenal shirt were alongside Campbell, who was very much a no1 CB, and Gallas was best with Terry and Carvalho calling the shots and organising, largely while he was at left back.

The fact that Gallas, (whose mental state is questionable at the best of times) is probably leaving us is a bonus I think.

In saying that, my personal opinion is that the best partnership we currently have at the club is that of William Gallas and Johan Djourou.

Daws went walkabout, Gallas got back goalside just to admire the view, Dembele made a valiant scramble but failed to get it safe, and only Kyle had the nous to actually * defend *) he made some huge contributions and looked a real leader at the back (likewise against the Hammers)... And just a few weeks ago he looked like he'd lost his mojo.

Lastly, Gallas is older than Kolo and seemingly less mature, with all the things he has come out with during his short time at our club.

Continue reading «Gallas enjoyed playing at Chelsea»

Gallas is featuring in the ongoing Star Sixes event at the London O2 Arena as part of the French soccer legends contingent.

He was at the Clairfontaine Academy — the same famed institution that developed stars like William Gallas, Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry.

Gallas says he enjoyed a great time playing for the top league sides but that his time at Chelsea was his «most special» because of the titles he won.

i think dijouro is better than senderos and deserves his place and there is good compition, we have 4 centre backs and the only slightly weak [player is senderos and wenger just need to find good partnerships gallas and toute need more time getting used to playing together but both of them are expeptional, buying silvester is good signing i can player left or right back or centre back, he is very experiened at highest level.i must i realy like song he very well there great competition for places, i still feel we need another dm but it wont be barry

Continue reading «GALLAS: MY MOST SPECIAL TIME WAS AT CHELSEA»

The Beef Bagel «Arsenal will of course point to their â $ œwe only fielded the kidsâ $ theory, but of course, Mr Wenger reneged somewhat upon his faith in his youngsters, by enhancing them with regular first teamers Sagna at right back, skipper Gallas next to Hoyte, Hleb on the right wing and remaining players who have all got first team experience.

Does he keep William Gallas and Kolo Toure together at the back, switch Bacary Sagna to the left and bring Johan Djourou into the side?

• A graduate of the French Football Federation academy at Clairefontaine, Gallas started his professional career with Caen, helping them win promotion to the top flight in his first season; joined Marseille after two years at the Normandy club.

Meanwhile a French side containing William Gallas and Bacary Sagna beat Ireland 1 - 0 at Croke Park to edge closer and Andrey Arshavin helped Russia to a 2 - 1 over Slovenia in their World Cup qualifier.

He knew months ago that Gallas, Silvestre, Senderos and Campbell were out of contract and would probably leave, and at the same time he would have assessed our present cover.

Among some of the factors I've previously looked at on why we shouldn't get down on Kyle, was the distance between him and William Gallas, plus his play against indirect opponents.

Song, arguably our most improved player is on 4 yellow cards and we should ensure that he doesn't miss the Chelsea game.The partnership of Gallas and Vermaelen is outstanding, yet one can not expect them to play in every game, and it is in that are we are weak in cover.With regards to the full back situation, perm any two from four, that is Clichy, Gibbs, Eboue, Sagna and even Traore they are attacking wing backs and are always at risk on the quick counter attack by the opposition.Almunia still doesn't impress me and his command of his area is still indecisive and he is still vulnerable to letting goals in, especially to his near post.Wenger being Wenger, I doubt he will buy in January, and it is a pity we didn't go for Given months before he joined City, when he was available for a comparatively cheap price.This new diamond shape or 4 -1-4-1 is working well and we have an abundance of quality to interchange, which bemuses the opposition more often than not.We have every chance this year, and we are also being helped by the fact that the other so called big four sides are showing their vulnerability.A couple of decent signings, not squad players in January, and hopefully we are in the mix.