Gallas: We cannot dwell on the past

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29 Oct 8:00 PM P Tottenham Hotspur (H) 4 4 Draw
Gallas: We cannot dwell on the past

Defender William Gallas has called on his young charges to not dwell on the past and instead focus on what lies ahead of them.

The captain was wary of the fact that the 4-4 draw against Tottenham would still be on the team's mind ahead of the match against Stoke City.

Gallas said: "We know we should have taken all three points on Wednesday night but it did not happen. I know it doesn't feel like it but we got a draw. It was the minimum we deserved.

"But we cannot dwell on one game. We have to stay focussed on what is ahead of us and not what is behind. We are a tight- knit unit working together with belief and desire to challenge for trophies. We can do it.

"That starts tomorrow at Stoke. Unfortunately a scan has revealed that I have pulled my hamstring so sadly I won't be involved but the boys are determined to come back with three points.

"We showed our patience, commitment and skill against West Ham and we can do it again, one game at a time. We are in this race and want to stay in it and will give everything, that is the least our fans deserve. They were tremendous on Wednesday night and we want to repay their unwavering support."

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Abdollah

Posted on 1 Nov, 2008 at 05:08 PM - Reply

On behalf of many arsenal supporters being really frustrated with the team: Wenger is not getting the realities he doesnt see the differences and cant cope with the team's weak points

mashti

Posted on 1 Nov, 2008 at 05:05 PM - Reply

Let Mr Wenger to coach some others this team needs some fresh blood


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We cannot dwell on one game. We have to stay focussed on what is ahead of us and not what is behind. We are a tight- knit unit working together with belief and desire to challenge for trophies. We can do it.

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