William Gallas feels he was
booed by Chelsea fans on Sunday because the supporters do not know
the truth behind his exit from Stamford Bridge.
The French defender left Chelsea for Arsenal in August 2006 amid
claims that he had threatened to score an own goal, if his contract
demands were not met by the Blues.
Gallas has rejected those accusations and insists he always gave
his all during his five years with the West London club.
But, on his first return to Stamford Bridge since leaving, he
was roundly jeered by Chelsea fans during Arsenal's 2-1 defeat on
Grand Slam Sunday.
The Gunners captain shrugged off the criticism and believes he
was only booed because the supporters are not aware of the facts
behind his departure.
"I think the fans boo me because they did not know the truth
about why I left Chelsea," Gallas told Sky Sports.
"Maybe I have to say the truth and maybe they will respect
me.
"It's true I spent five years there and I gave the maximum. What
the Chelsea club said about me, it was not true."
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba also feels that Gallas deserves
respect for his achievements during his time with the club.
Drogba said: "William Gallas gave a lot to Chelsea and the
minimum the fans can give him is a little bit more respect because
he gave us two titles and I wish him all the best."