[78] He made his first appearance for the Magpies in a League Cup win over Chelsea on 22 September. Ex-Arsenal star Sol Campbell lists nine reasons he deserves Nothing. Were I to lose my job, Id probably get a few dozen people gloating on Twitter but that would be the end of it. Thats who I am. Steve McManaman may have upped sticks at Liverpool and signed a pre-contract agreement to join Real Madrid in January 1999, one of the first elite players to capitalise on the new registration regulations, but clubs were still coming to terms with the need to plan extensively ahead. They never finished higher than seventh during Campbells eight years in their first-team. On 29 May 1998, aged 23 years and 248 days, Campbell became England's second-youngest captain after Bobby Moore[85] in a 00 draw against Belgium, though Michael Owen subsequently overtook Campbell after captaining England against Paraguay in April 2002. I wouldnt have played him. Sol Campbell - Wikipedia There is a scratch of the chin, and a glance up to the heavens, before he delivers his answer. [108], Campbell was appointed manager of Macclesfield Town on 27 November 2018, then bottom of League Two and five points adrift of safety. Sol Campbell's Spurs years Campbell's career kicked off in earnest in the early 1990s at Tottenham and he spent a total of nine seasons at the club as a senior But that is where football is a bit upside down.. [60] However, ten-man Arsenal went on to lose 21, although Campbell was at least involved in the best defensive run of any team in the history of the competition, with opponents failing to score against Arsenal in ten consecutive matches and a total of 995 minutes. After nine seasons as the mainstay of the Tottenham Hotspur defence, Campbell made the controversial move across north London to Arsenal in 2001. Although he had only one cap by the time Terry Venables selected his squad for UEFA Euro 1996, Campbell made the squad as defensive cover. Others have made that short move along north Londons Seven Sisters Road. He is monstrous and, with his full power and also his ability to score a goal, you have an outstanding player. [126], In February 2015, Campbell confirmed his intention to run for the Conservative Party nomination for Mayor of London in the 2016 election. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Black History Month Heroes: Sol Campbell - Premier League And yes, his decision was a surprise. Spurs eventually signed Dean Richards as a replacement, a player who had excelled under Hoddle at Southampton joining for 8.1 million, but that did little to appease the masses. Try a week on us. I was at the stage where I needed someone like Arsene, really and players around me who were bloody good at their job, who had the fight in them, loved winning, hated losing, but were at the top of their game, said Campbell. [82], Campbell was a regular through the various England youth teams, and picked up two man of the match awards during the 1993 UEFA European Under-19 Championship which England won with a 10 win over Turkey.[83]. Yet there was a temporary feel to their advantage. [45], "Sol had become one of our main players, and we now had an absolute physical presence and stability at the back. In his first season there, he helped the Gunners to their second Premier League title. They married in Corbridge, Northumberland, on 17 July 2010. Not only that, but the Tottenham supporters had to watch him win two Premier League titles and three FA Cups during his five-year spell under Arsene Wenger. And that's it, you're all set. Piecing together the strength of the relationship between Campbell and Sugar is complicated. Staying in London would involve less logistical upheaval. This is the sort of form that did for Campbells predecessor, Kevin Bond, and unless Campbell can turn things around in a hurry ketchup or no ketchup relegation awaits. When was Kevin Campbell drafted? towards the end of last month but Southend chairman Ron Martin made Larsson his first choice before discussions ended. Its normal.. Looking back, he is someone whom I admire. WebAt that time I was too young to understand football and I want to know from the older gunners what did you feel that Sol Campbell joined Arsenal, knowing he was the captain of the Scum and "supposedly" hated Arsenal. At one stage I remember Campbell being interviewed by the media and saying no one at the club had [5], "I became a recluse within my own house. [93] He was named in England's squad for the 2006 World Cup, but was third-choice centre back, with coach Sven-Gran Eriksson preferring the partnership of Ferdinand and Terry. Other honours in the game include being in the PFA Team of the Year three times, in 1999, 2003 and 2004. Campbell enjoyed a fine run of form on his return to Arsenal and had retained hope of making it to England's squad for the 2010 World Cup, which would have been his fourth outing on the world stage along with a record seventh major tournament for his country. I have been at Spurs for 10 years and my commitment to the club during that time is there for all to see. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Kevin Campbell [93] However, referee Urs Meier decided that John Terry had pushed Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo and instead gave a free-kick. The hope was that Hoddles appointment might improve their chances of keeping Campbell. You won't miss a thing - you'll get all the Spurs news you need right to your inbox. [99][100][101][105] Due to his versatility and range of skills, as well as his ability to carry the ball out of defence and get forward, he was also capable of playing as a right back on occasion. Tottenhams effectively went the same way as they succumbed to Pires second-half winner. Or, in truth, that they would offer one so quirky. Barcelona offered the biggest deal, says Andrew. [47] He was named on the PFA Team of the Year for the third time in his career, alongside teammates Lauren, Cole, Vieira, Pires and Henry. [71] Campbell said that County, who had recently been the subject of a takeover by a Middle Eastern consortium, were the best club for "where I am at the moment in my life", and that the recent appointment of ex-England manager Sven-Gran Eriksson as director of football played a "big role" in his decision. 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Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article - or any article in the Spurs section of football.london in fact - labelled 'Get the biggest daily stories by email' and click 'Subscribe'. WebView the player profile of Forward Kevin Campbell, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. By then, clubs across Europe were circling. Thered been rumours, sure, but I never thought it would happen, says Lee Dixon, whose stint at Arsenal was extending into a 15th and final season. That wed tried to speak to the guy three times, that he was playing a game with us and, unfortunately, our manager and director of football did not understand whats going on with this Bosman thing. If they leave for no money, they are criticised. That willingness to run down his contract would have been enough to rile the support even if had the player ultimately moved abroad on a free transfer. [80] On 28 November, Campbell made his first Premier League start for Newcastle against Chelsea, and was given the captain's armband after Shola Ameobi was substituted. I hoped that I wasnt literally being led up the garden path!. Anyway, I thought we were waiting for our own version of Midnight Express as we walked around. I work hard. What is undisputed is that Campbell declined the chance to defend the chairman. In January 2009, four Tottenham fans were banned from every football ground in England and Wales for three years after being found guilty of chanting an offensive song containing indecent language (with homophobic content and content which some observers interpreted as racist) aimed at Campbell. There had been initial contact from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Barcelona. Sol hadnt spoken to anybody (other than Spurs) or attended any meetings before then. (modern), Sol Campbell, pictured at Southends training ground, says: Yes, I have faults. He was going to help and promised to be there for me. Andrew Vaughan - CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty Images, How England Caused Germanys 2014 World Cup Win, https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AAUvwnh2dj4adpLKjpkVHNyIhe_Ao5FOuSlZirlnc9GR=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj, Jenas issues 3-word response to question of Kevin de Bruyne joining Tottenham. He scored his only senior international goal at the tournament, a header off a corner kick by Beckham in the opening group game against Sweden. Im ambitious. On taking charge at the League One club in October, he quickly identified the players diet as one immediate area for improvement and banned ketchup and fizzy drinks from the canteen. Will you be staying at Tottenham?. Sol was massive for us.. Sol At the time Southend were second from bottom in League One, 16 points from safety. Would you like some breakfast? He then made us some French toast.. Sol Campbell has taken on a tough job at Southend. 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