Source: Daily_Mail
Tottenham confirm William Gallas signing as ex-Arsenal captain joins on one-year deal
[LNB]Tottenham have confirmed the signing of former Arsenal defender William Gallas on a one-year contract. [LNB] Crossing the divide: William Gallas (right) has left Arsenal to join Spurs[LNB] Men who crossed the dividePAT JENNINGS (Tottenham 1964-77, Arsenal 1977-85)[LNB]A goalkeeping legend for both clubs and Northern Ireland, Jennings was thoughtto be past his best when Spurs let him go but he also went on to play in a hat-trick of FA Cup finals for Arsenal from 1978. [LNB]SOL CAMPBELL (Tottenham 1992-2001, Arsenal 2001-2006)[LNB]Campbell suffered terrible abuse after allowing his Spurs contract to run downand defecting to Arsenal on a free transfer. Fans of the club who brought him through the ranks have still not forgiven the former England defender.[LNB] Gallas, out of contract after leaving the Gunners, had only to complete a medical and agree personal terms. [LNB]Spurs have also retained the right to extend the contract of the 33-year-old, who also played in the Premier League for Chelsea, for another season. [LNB]Gallas will join a select band of players who have turned out for Arsenal and Tottenham and the move is likely to be controversial with some fans of both north London rivals. [LNB]But Spurs boss Harry Redknapp said on Friday: 'It's all cobblers. What's he done? It's not the Yorkshire Ripper I'm signing, is it? He's afootballer, he plays football.'[LNB]France international Gallas was part of the Chelsea side which won back-to-back Premier League titles after moving from Marseille. [LNB]He joined Arsenal in 2006 and captained the team in the 2007-08 season. [LNB] Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp: I've signed William Gallas not the Yorkshire RipperGallas's move to rivals Tottenham surprises Arsenal boss Wenger Arsenal 6 Blackpool 0: Walcott hands out a reality check to the Tangerines THE MATT LAWTON INTERVIEW: The world according to Harry Redknapp [LNB]
