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Gallas retains captaincy

02 Aug 2008 - 12:13:34

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that William Gallas will retain the club's captaincy in the new season.

There had been talk of Gallas losing the captain's armband after his petulant display in last term's 2-2 draw at Birmingham City.

The Frenchman kicked an advertising hoarding and stood in the other half of the pitch when James McFadden scored a last-minute penalty at St Andrew's.

However, Wenger told the club's official website: "If he plays, he will be captain. William will be the club captain, yes."

Gallas had said earlier in the week: "You know I learnt a lot (last season).

"You want to be the best captain and give good advice to your players, but sometimes you can make mistakes as well.

"This season I know what I'm going to do and I know I'm ready to change my way of speaking to the players.

"We have to win something because the trophies are more important at the end of the season.

"Last season we were near to winning something, I hope this season it will be different."