William Gallas set to remain Tottenham skipper after heroic display against Arsenal

22 November 2010 08:47
William Gallas is set to be aregular Tottenham captain afterleading his team through atumultuous day at Arsenal whenhome fans booed him and SamirNasri refused to shake his hand. [LNB]Gallas finished the game limpingwith a sore hamstring but wouldnot come off. [LNB]When team-matesdanced across the pitch tocelebrate with the fans at the end,Gallas slipped quietly down thetunnel, saying he was 'happy' andwanted to 'hang out with his kids'. [LNB] Friendly foes: William Gallas with Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas after the north London derby[LNB]It had been an emotional day sinceHarry Redknapp revealed the33-year-old would be skipper atthe Emirates in a cheeky moveguaranteed to antagonise Arsenal.[LNB]'He just said 'Good',' recalledRedknapp.[LNB] 'He doesn't say a lot but I'll look at sticking with him ascaptain, especially after this game.' [LNB]The manager joked: 'I thoughtNasri might be captain for them, sothey would have to shake handsthen we could get them in a roombefore the game and William couldbash him up or something.[LNB] Walking wounded: Jenas helps Gallas after the game[LNB]'I don'tthink he was bothered Nasri didn'tshake hands. It's petty really.' [LNB]Younes Kaboul, who scored thewinner, said.[LNB] 'Those who booed himare cheap. They don't rememberwhat he did for Arsenal.' [LNB]Ledley King, Robbie Keane andTom Huddlestone have all beenTottenham captain but are injuredand Redknapp is not afraid Gallas'sleadership style might causeproblems as it did at Arsenal. [LNB]'That's what top players do,' hesaid. 'They make your job easybecause they sort out problems inthe dressing room.'[LNB] [LNB] As Tottenham win derby, have Arsenal really got what it takes to win title?Wenger fury as Arsenal lose at home to Spurs for first time in 17 yearsChelsea are still favourites, says Harry: Spurs boss backs Blues to win title [LNB] Explore more:People: William Gallas, Robbie Keane, Ledley King, Younes Kaboul

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