Great teams have great captains....................

Not always true, but it helps.


But it does beg the question, why is William Gallas STILL the Arsenal skipper? Especailly when he came out with the following:

Asked by a French newspaper who his buddies were at Arsenal, Gallas said: "Mates? Well, they are more like acquaintances. At Arsenal there is Theo Walcott but he is very young."

He then went on to say who his real buds are. "Really, it's the guys at Chelsea like Frank Lampard, John Terry, Wayne Bridge and Joe Cole. It always gives me pleasure to see them again. We all have our own lives but when we see each other - especially Terry - we always like to spend some time talking together."

Nice one, William.

Does this say more about Gallas or Wenger who, lets not forget at the beginning of the season claimed he would use Gilberto, Gallas and Toure as his captain

"The captain last year was Gilberto and there is no reason to take it away from him. At the moment in some games it is Gallas and some games it is Kolo because I feel that the centre back position is the best one from which to captain the team. Those three will be leaders of the team for the season and whoever plays will captain the team. We are a very young side and the experienced players have a big part to play. That is why I try to multiply the influence of the big players."

Hmmmm. Amazing how the London press have not jumped on this, especially after Gallas' cry baby antics against Birmingham and his 'captain's display' against Chelsea.' There was also the public criticism of Theo Walcott for being "too predictable" in his style of play. And now the above quote. But we shouldn't expect the London-based media to rock the boat of the world's youngest and greatest football team ever, ever in the history of the world ever (TM), should we?

For me, Toure should be captain. Been there longer than Gallas. Has been Arsenal's most consistent and best player for the last few years (Henry included) and is close enough in age to younger members of the team while also having the necessary experience. Bit of a smack in the face for Kolo not being made captain imo. But then at Dubaibury they do say 'In Wenger We Trust'!!!!!!!!!!! (they also say 'Hleb is better than Best' - MOTWYW!)