CHELSEA SVARAR GALLAS
Nedan finner ni Chelsea FCs officiella kommentarer
till William Gallas skamliga uttalanden om klubben och den konflikt
Gallas själv startat. Som ni ser är det rent sensationella
uppgifter om en spelare som av girighet förlorat all trovärdighet.
Han var älskad av fansen och klubbledningen, men var en så girig
person, så illojal (vilket han redan tidigare visat sig vara, men
ingen tog tecknen på allvar när han gjorde samma sak med Marseille).
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Chelsea FC believes it is important for our supporters
to be made aware of the full facts regarding William Gallas and the lack
of respect he showed to the fans, the manager and the club.
Despite leaving he continues to attack José Mourinho and this
cannot be left unchallenged.
Chelsea made William Gallas a very substantial and attractive new contract
offer to stay towards the end of last season. This was rejected.
The issue was purely one of money, despite his public comments that he
wanted a new challenge, to play abroad and so forth. These were just
a smokescreen to cover up the fact he was hawking himself to the highest
bidder.
Having failed to secure his demands, his position became increasingly
intransigent and unacceptable.
He initially refused to play against Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-final
last season in an effort to force an increased contract offer.
As is now well documented he refused to join up with the team in Los
Angeles during pre-season, despite agreeing the dates for his return
as the other World Cup players did, with the club.
When José Mourinho generously offered him a way back into the "family" after
the American tour, this was thrown back in the Chelsea manager's face.
The manager told him that, even if he did not agree a new contract but
returned to the "family" and abided by the rules, he would
still select the best players available and would not punish him playing
wise.
However despite meetings to try and resolve the problems Gallas made
it clear to José Mourinho he would never play for Chelsea again.
Before the first game of the season against Manchester City, when only
four defenders were available and John Terry was doubtful with an injury,
he refused to play.
He went on to threaten that if he was forced to play, or if he was disciplined
and financially punished for his breach of the rules, that he could score
an own goal or get himself sent off, or make deliberate mistakes.
Clearly this was a totally unacceptable situation for the manager, the
team and the club.
Chelsea's interests had to be protected and a solution was collectively
agreed. If a satisfactory deal for Chelsea could be found, Gallas would
be sold. If that did not happen it was agreed by all that Gallas would
have to fulfil the terms of his contract.
Chelsea has a wage structure in place that is valued not only on the
contribution of the player to the manager and the team, but also on a
player’s respect for the club and contribution to the promotion
and image of the club off the field. Every player is expected to play
their part in this.
William Gallas rarely recognised these responsibilities. He also failed
to recognise the role José Mourinho and Chelsea played in helping
him become a double Premiership champion for a player whose only league
title prior to that had been in the French Second Division.
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