No complaints from Arsenal
07 Sep 2006 - 08:38:21
Arsenal have decided against making an official complaint about Chelsea's unprecedented attack on William Gallas.
The France defender joined the Gunners on deadline day as part of the deal that finally saw Ashley Cole move to Chelsea.
The Premiership champions subsequently issued a statement explaining why they sold Gallas, which included accusations that the 29-year-old refused to play in several games and threatened to score an own goal if selected.
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood told The Sun: "I have no idea why Chelsea issued that statement. That is something you will have to ask them.
"It's certainly not something I or anyone at Arsenal would have done.
"After 18 months of headlines generated by Chelsea's move for Ashley Cole, we hoped that last week's transfer would finally have been the end of it all.
"But I don't see why we should make a complaint to the FA or the Premier League about this latest episode. I really think it's best just to leave the matter alone."
Gallas is reported to be considering taking legal action against Chelsea as a result of the allegations.