William Gallas Sticks His Unwanted Boot Into Joey Barton

Jon Marum by Analyst Written on September 07, 2008
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William Gallas has today felt the need to comment on Joey Barton. As if his FA ban and media criticism wasn’t enough, he now has to endure the taunts and criticism of fellow professionals from a different club!

First off, Barton was in the wrong. His attack on Ousmane Dabo was horrific and disgusting. However, in their own way, Gallas’ comments are also unwelcome.

He said, “In my opinion it is not long enough, especially when you think about his attack on Ousmane Dabo and everything he has done besides.”

“I don't understand the Football Association," he continued.

This is simply a message to William Gallas—shut up! Your opinion on this matter is not needed. Give the lad a break. He’s done the crime, he’s served his time, and now he’s completing his punishment.

Gallas claims his punishment was not long enough because of everything else he has done. Well, I’m sorry—you can’t punish him again retrospectively for previous misdemeanors. I could also say to Gallas tha I don’t understand many of his actions. Yes, I’m talking about THAT incident at St. Andrews last season.

I don't understand you Monsieur Gallas. What were you doing?

Gallas also commeted on the incident between Barton and Samir Nasri last weekend. "The moment Barton came on to the pitch he made a bad challenge on Samir Nasri.

"Samir responded with an act that maybe wasn't especially nice. But bearing in mind the player he did it to, then fair enough."

Again, I have a few issues with this. First of all there was nothing wrong with his challenge on Nasri. It was a good committed tackle. The way I see it, “Go hard, or go home!”

If you’re not prepared to stick your foot in, don’t bother playing football!

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