William Gallas Sticks His Unwanted Boot Into Joey Barton

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!

He claims also that Nasri’s pathetic act of retribution was fine because of the player involved.

Well, that is probably the most ridiculously unprofessional comment ever. Instead of condemning a player that you don’t know, and who doesn’t play for your side, perhaps you should be concentrating on telling Nasri just what a snivelling little scrot he is for his retaliation.

William Gallas has shown himself to be a bit of an idiot with these comments. They’re just simply not necessary.

I don’t condone Joey Barton’s previous behaviour, but am I really the only one who is sick of everyone sticking their proverbial boot into him? William Gallas should know better than these comments.

Give Barton a break, let him serve his punishment, and let him rebuild his career!

I would really appreciate your comments on this matter because I believe it’s high time that people just left Barton alone. I refuse to believe that I’m the only one who is sick with the criticism of Barton from left, right and centre from people who shouldn’t be getting involved!