Wenger's Comments Were 'Excessive'

Oh you're sooooo funny. Even after critising him earlier for his comments, when he admits he's wrong it's not good enough for you. Get a life.

Sooooo, where is the apology?

I don't see you bitching about that.

Fair play to him. End of story. If Wenger should apologise, by your 'logic,' so should Taylor, McLeish and Steve Bruce for saying 'didn't feel much contact' to his boss, 'I've seen the challenge and, yes, the studs land on Eduardo's ankle. In slow motion these tackles always look bad but he's not a malicious player - Eduardo was just too quick for him' and 'some may not even think it's a yellow card' respectively, just for the record.

paul_owns, probably for the same reason that all you lot are.

So the only crime committed today was that Wengers call for a life ban is excessive is it? Missing 3 games for breaking someones leg with a deliberate over the ball tackle is sufficient then? Maybe the PFA should be offering Taylor counselling for the distress he is suffering. It was big of Wenger to put rit right if he did think it was excessive. Personally I though he had it right first time.

Big of wenger? He's just saving his ass! If he was as big as you say he is, he would have apologised!

I've had exactly the same heated discussion with a good friend and Man Utd fan about the Nani b0llocks last week and this, he hadnt seen any footage, having seen what they showed on MOTD he sent an apology for having a go at AW and how he understood his reaction saying it really upset him seeing the tackle, its days like today that should bring football fans together, I must admit it i'll be the happiest man alive if we see Dudu grace our pitch again, my thoughts are with him, fair play to le boss for having the humility to apologise, I agree Paul, I have seen very little from BCFC apart from the "he's not a dirty player and he's distraught" nonsense, big deal! tell that to dudu, who's recovering from probably the first of a few surgeries

"fair play to le boss for having the humility to apologise"??? Where did he apologise???? He's just covering his french ass!

A bit of racism thrown in for good measure eh Blu Soulja? How dare these 'frenchies' come over here asking for good, honest english players to be banned for breaking someones leg with an illegal tackle.

Ok, retract his statement, whats the difference, he didnt need to do it and in fairness I agree with Amos, i think he had it right first time!

TR7 that's nice of that ManU-supporting friend of yours. I really thought tragedies would make men behave like, well, men. But I'm doubly disappointed today. Just hope Eduardo will recover quickly (take all the time he needs though) and put on the red and white shirt again. Goofle, yeah maybe, if he just had to cover himself and the club and not distract the team further by getting into trouble, it must have been terrible for him. Now file closed. Will Taylor, McLeish and Bruce do the same for their terrible comments made 'in the heat of the moment'? I doubt it.

and I echo Pauls comments, this poor guy may never play again, think about that! id like to think most real football fans would concentrate on that !

Blu do you want an honest answer why so few people outside of Chelsea seemed to feel for your JT? Do you really not know why?

he's a true football fan Lou, unlike certain people who maybe should concentrate on their own teams instead of winding up other teams about a horrific injury to one of their most valued players

Rocky, looks like your as blind as Wenger, this is what I posted on the Eduardo article, (the first one) "I've just seen a pic of the moment when he breaks his ankle. It's horrible. Won't post it here, for obvious reasons. Get well soon Eduardo." This article is about Wenger's outbursts, so I think I'm allowed to talk about it. I have nothing against Eduardo, I'm sure he's a great guy, he certainly is a great footballer. But after the crap that Arse fans came out with after JT's injury, I can have no sympathy for you lot. It's simple, you throw one stone, I'll throw two back.

I threw no stones, yet I get many back from you. Your last statement just went to show that your actual animosity is because a few idiot Arsenal fans proved their idiocy by posting comments about John Terry, yet you have proved your equal stupidity by tarring all Gooners with the same brush.

Fair enough by wenger to recognize he was out of order.Taylor should get a veeery lengthy ban, Edu will unfortunately face a lengthy recovery to walk again, after managing to walk and run, we'll see what are the chances of him playing again.I hope that it is high.

Why can't these blue blokes go to their site and prepare for their CC final and leave us alone to try and come to terms with Eduardo's injury. Their jibes are annoying, especially at a time like this.

Yep it is, Rocky, my animosity is because of the arse fans and the arse manager, I took a lot of stick from Arse fans over JT's injury, it makes me feel better that I send it all back. If you don't think that you've done anything wrong, then my comments aren't for you.

And Blu I asked if you really don't understand why your JT probably didn't get as much empathy outside of Chelsea, so I take it that you know the reason why. What you've just done has added to what other fans feel about you and unfortunately your club, just the way you formed the impression of 'some Arsenal fans.' I feel sorry for relatively reasonable people like Kevin.

Amos, the word moron is just fine tatooed across your forehead.

Agreed Amos. Wenger was just terribly angry about what happened and thought Taylor 'shouldn't play football again.' He wasn't 'calling for a life ban on Taylor' as every newspaper was sensationalising into a juicy headline. He didn't it as an official request per se. He's just furious and heartbroken and said something 'in the heat of the moment.' So fair enough, I don't see any problem with him backtracking on that. But I still maintain that, if that tackle was indeed intentional (hard to prove though), Taylor does not deserve to play football anymore.

You are a sad pathetic lot coming out with so much bile. You all need to get a life.

So well done Blu, if you've done your part, you can ***** off now. Going by your logic, you think your 'contribution' today will deter those idiots who mocked JTs injury from doing so again? Chelsea fans like you and BITC are such *****ing tools and a disgrace to your club, much like those idiots who mocked JTs injury are a disgrace. Coming on here and saying all arsenal fans deserve stones being thrown at the manager - Amos sums you up well enough.

ahh.... come on children. there's no need fight, hatred or pulling other's hair here. but if u have to, if u reach ur boiling point or adrenaline is pumping hard, why not do it at birmingham site to be fair. im sure taylor fans r there to wellcome u all. there might be anger management booth on their site as well. (^_^)

You're forgiven, Lou :).

Thanks Prits, I still feel bad for what I said 'in the heat of the moment'! When Rocky wished Spurs 'all the best tomorrow', then Imdccu came and offered a few nice words, I just felt I wanted Chelsea to win instead (not much choice there). Still regretting. And I just went over to Vital Birmingham. Wow nobody there. No wonder nobody from them came over here.

Prits you're right, I had been 'impartial' like you until that point when I thought 'Ah a nice Chelsea fan came to be nice.' Didn't really mean I wanted them to win to be honest. But whatever now. Some fellow Gooners don't even care about the title now, except that we try as hard as we can to win it for Edu. Part of me feels that way too, but the other part tells me don't give in to anyone because we have one man down cos the other men will go on.

Oh sorry, I forgot to state my main point which was I don't think you can entireley blame AW for his statements, which although excessive were in the extreme heat of the moment. I made some simillar statements about journeymen footballers taking out Gareth Bale for the season after we played Birmingham. But again my thoughts are with Eduardo and his recovery!

Now that you bring up Gallas, just like Wenger's comments, his behaviour might have been excessive, but entirely forgiveable given the circumstances. First he lost a teammate to such a horrendous injury, being taken to hospital as he played. Then he saw the free kick given in the questionable situation - I still think in some cases it wouldn't have been given, but who am I to judge. But that happened right in front of Gallas in the backline. Then he and the guys fought so hard to overcome the extreme distress and broke down the stubborn Birmingham defence and scored two goals. Like me, he might have understood why it was 4 mins given for the 2nd half btw. Then literally seconds before the end, Clichy made that silly mistake that disappointed him. Which on another day might not have been given as a penalty either. The ref gave it and 3 points became 1, while they had to go home without 1 man. Now you (who has no business here btw) call him a 'baby'. It wasn't what a captain should have done. But considering everything, that's forgiveable and petty to even for you/me to be talking about it right now. Like BITC or Blu, you've voiced your opinion too. Unless you have anything valid to say, no please go.

Hey Shelf, thanks man, it takes some considerable class to be able to come here and make such a post. You are a credit to your club. And just so as you know, I'd never personally class you as "scum"!!!

I was not convinced it was a penalty, But his attitude was very bad and seems to run through the Arse side. Eboue is a prime example of petulance childish behaviour. Lets hope Eduardo makes a full recovery and his Tendons and soft tissues was not too badly effected. He will be in the right hands and it`s amazing what the surgeons can do nowadays. The main thing is he can function in every day life and if he can return too playing Football that would be even better.

Fair play to cockeril here. No matter his opinions of Wenger and Gallas, at least he has had the stones to come to a site where he is usually unwelcome and post his concerns for our player, which, at the end of the day, is the most important thing. Thanks cockeril.

I can differentiate one person from the other, thanks. Yeah Cockeril, human being before footballer. Very well said. Now please try to apply that to Wenger and Gallas too. My definition of treating people as 'human beings' includes to give certain allowance for emotion when extreme things happen, even in a professional situation. Wenger has come out and corrected himself. Whether to educate Gallas is Wenger's job. Thanks for your opinion. But I just wanted to say your treating people as 'human beings' didn't extend to those who 'only' experienced an emotional disaster at the ground today but didn't break their legs. If like you said you feel for Eduardo, I will now leave you alone with a bit of peace you need because I treat you (and myself) as human beings too. I honestly need a break from some of the things I saw today, on TV and on some sites. Good night everyone.

I say kudos to Wenger (for once). He's stepped up to the plate and apologied. In reality, can we say that he was intentionally hurt? I cannot imagine any professional football thinking when he gets up in the morning...you know what, i'm gonna snap someones leg today! As for the behaviour of Gallas and Wenger after the game - we can only imagine the emotion they must be feeling to see a friend and fellow player get injured in that way. I'd bet anyone of us would have lamped Taylor first and foremost! And Gallas - Club captain must be gutted he couldn't do anything for him, and to draw in such circumstance with the "We'll win it for Eduardo" chants they were getting must have been a bitter pill to swallow. Cockeril, you're being a muppet again...shut up and get back in your arm chair for tomorrow!

Yiddogray, kudos to you too. Really glad to hear that from a Spurs fan. You guys are a credit to your club. And sorry, having seen what I've seen today, I can't bring myself to wish either you guys or Chelsea good luck tomorrow. But I do wish you a fair, clean, safe game at Wembley. (Even if we don't care,) may the best team win.

i cannot be bothered reading the rubbish some of the opposition supporters are posting that is why i have only this to say. the only way justice will be served if AFC takes this matter to UEFA or FIFA and get rid of morons like taylor. the english FA will see "nothing wrong" with the absurd tackle because lets face it, taylor is english and dudu is croatian.

When I first heard his comments I thought it was over the top, he's been man enough to come out and say they were excessive. In view of the circumstances regarding Eduardo all this bickering is childish, it's a sad day lets not make it worse by making small minded comments

fair play to him for changing his opinion! Takes a real man to do that - kudos to the lad!

That 'Blue Is The Colour' clown is a sectarian bigot. He posts nothing but bile on the Celtic page. He is obviously a very sad specimen of a human being. Wenger was right! If someone did that to a Celtic player I would be raging! Well said Arsene Wenger!

Arsene need not apologise for anything. I agreed with him at the time and still do when i see the still shots of the tackle and the snapping of the leg. Arsene has calmed down a lot quicker than me

I have to say, reading the comments of the scumbag Chelsea fasn on this thread has made me pleased that the Yids beat you lot today. F U C K yourselves. A young man has suffered a horridic injury that may have ended his career. Have some basic human decency, you are pond-life.

Got to give respect where it is due to the Spurs fans (and others) who have the common decency to put rivalries aside, and wish Edu a speedy recovery without feeling the need to take pointless digs at Wenger and/or Gallas. To the likes of B!TCH, blue soulja, cockeral etc- hang your heads in shame and grow a pair for fu(ks sake...