Gallas: I wanted to send a message when I was captain

Defender William Gallas has revealed that he wanted to send a message to his team mates during his time as Arsenal captain.

The Frenchman's exit from the Emirates was less than pleasant, with reports of him losing several key players in the dressing room because of the publication of his autobiography.

The 33-year-old, now playing for Spurs, has said that it was his way of getting a message across to the team.

Gallas said: "When I was captain I wanted to give a message, but they didn't get it.

"I may have been clumsy, but the substance was right.

"I came from Chelsea where I won titles, and I wanted to share my experience, because I thought we missed commitment in our work.

"My message has not been understood and I am also responsible for that. But unfortunately the last season showed that team still misses something.

"It is too easy to say all the Arsenal problems came from William Gallas."

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