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Headline:

Gallas blast was from the heart. He is telling th truth

Synopsis:

IT is not often you find support from an opponent on the eve of a match as fierce as Chelsea versus Arsenal.

But Petr Cech has backed his former Blues team-mate William Gallas over the row which has rocked the Emirates.

The Chelsea keeper got to know Gallas well over three seasons in which they helped form the best defence in the Premier League.

And Cech is adamant that the France international had only the welfare of Arsenal in mind when he spoke out last week.

Cech told SunSport: “I know William and if he says it then it is true. I’ve played with him and know him well.

“William is a great guy and he is passionate about football but I don’t agree players should talk publicly about what is discussed in the dressing room.

“William must have felt very frustrated to want to talk publicly about it. As a person he says what he feels. And that’s why people look at him differently because, when he speaks, it comes from the heart.’’ ...

Publish date:

29 November 2008

Author:

Ian Mcgarry

Source:

The Sun

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