Nevertheless, the assumption was very much that a move outside England was likely. His decision to leave Tottenham for Arsenal in 2001 unleashed a torrent of contemptible abuse. The title was secured with a 22 draw with Spurs at White Hart Lane on 25 April. Then he asked, Would you mind if we do it after midnight?. The defenders attempt to run off the injury was curtailed almost immediately. It was seven months before those who had rejoiced in Campbells start at the semi-final saw him again in the flesh, and the reception they afforded the 27-year-old was very different. Tottenham talk: Mauricio Pochettino to Spurs and end of season verdict. I explained to Sky that was all fine, but we were here to trade, so I asked if we could meet Sol. It was a sour end to the reign of caretaker manager Gary Waddock, who had been in charge since Kevin Bond left on 6 September. Campbell started again in Newcastle's next two fixtures with West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool, but lost his place upon the return of Coloccini. Campbell added value to the outgoing regime. The Arsenal and Tottenham defender was on the WebVan Persie. (it's my surname) without people telling me Kevin Campbell left years ago every 5 minutes. 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. Some of his team-mates, the likes of Carr and Anderton, backed his decision and agreed a player of his calibre should be playing in the continental competitions. Im hardcore. [97] However, he was not named in Capello's 30-man preliminary squad, with the coach opting instead for Carragher and King among others as potential defensive cover for Ferdinand and Terry. Over the next two years, under new manager Glenn Hoddle, Campbell became a regular member of England's defence, partnering Gareth Southgate and Tony Adams. Published: 13:05, 25 Jul 2022. For me, it is what it is. [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. He was a Bosman (free agent) and Englands centre-half at the time, probably the best defender in the Premier League. The 1999 League Cup final win had been a step in the right direction, the clubs first major trophy in eight years, but it proved the pinnacle of Grahams tenure. Waiting on the sidelines, as he puts it. Thats what surprised me most about his decision. There are people who didnt like both. There was one throwaway line delivered in December 2000 that it would be hard for me to sign for Arsenal which would end up haunting him in particular, but most of the responses followed a familiar theme. Chelsea news: The Blues face a tough task when they travel to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The League One side have been without a permanent boss following the resignation of Kevin Bond six weeks ago, with the Shrimpers currently eight points from safety in 22nd place in the league table. [10] Youth team manager Keith Waldon later recalled that it was his physicality rather than his technical ability which made him stand out as a good prospect for the future. We cant have 40 to 50-yard punts up the field and expect them to stick. [79] On 3 October, he made his Premier League debut for the club as a 38th-minute substitute for Fabricio Coloccini in a 21 defeat to Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium. And he was at the time. Im just a normal guy. England went on to reach the quarter-finals clash with hosts Portugal, and with the score tied at 11, Campbell won a header in the opposition six-yard box to score what seemed to be a late winner for England. Chelsea news: Frank Lampard is keen to defend his players despite a string of poor results as they face Arsenal on Tuesday. Southend, who were reduced to nine men, still only have one league win this term following the thumping by Doncaster. Tottenham fans on the day Campbell returned to White Hart Lane as an Arsenal player (Photo: Getty). Kevin Campbell. Trust me, hell be here., I said you dont understand the Bosman rule. No ones perfect., Sol Campbell: Trouble is people got the wrong end of the stick about me. Everyone was so pleased to see him playing. There was an awkward parting at the end of the evening, as if both parties were relieved it was over. Thats the starting block. Sol Campbell - Wikipedia If we win this, you will get this bonus; if we finish here, you will get this. A deal that would have made him the highest-paid player in the clubs history was effectively rejected, and a counter-proposal put forward by Andrew. That first late-night meeting, with the Arsenal manager in tow, had been an opportunity for Dein and Wenger to sell their vision to the potential new recruit, if largely in hope rather than expectation, given the interest that had been expressed from abroad in his signature. Sulzeer Jeremiah Campbell (born 18 September 1974) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of National League club Southend United. Dein recalls cracking a joke when, to the trill of journalists mobiles as sports desks pursued updates, the focus turned to him. Discover Sol Campbell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. England defender Sol Campbell's brother has been jailed for 12 months for attacking a student who allegedly suggested the player "might be gay". Its a fitting analogue for Campbells own journey and as the conversation turns from the coach to the man, it feels an appropriate time to delve a little deeper into one of English footballs most enigmatic personalities. Hed come through a late fitness test to play that afternoon and I remember the cheer that went up when he came out for that warm-up. Sol Campbell tackles Gus Poyet on a return to Tottenham in 2002. In July 2010, after turning down an offer of a two-year contract with Scottish club Celtic, Campbell joined Newcastle United on a one-year contract. I feel a lot of people have listened to too many other people, he says. The 46-year-old has been out of management for a year after leaving Southend United last June, after their relegation from League Two. In his authorised biography, it is implied that the schism between Campbell and Tottenham widened further when, while he was still considering his options over the assault charge, Sugar asked him to appear as a witness in a libel case he had taken out against the Daily Mail. You won't miss a thing - you'll get all the Spurs news you need right to your inbox. Either move offered a simpler solution than going to Arsenal. The irrational animosity out there for Sol Campbell is not whatever else you could call it normal. (Other contributors: Daniel Taylor and Philip Buckingham). It was like going into battle, fighting for your team and your country. Sunday, April 8, 2001. If youre not going to play for me (in the long-term), sit in the bloody reserves and thats it. If Manchester United had paid 18 million for him (in 2000), theyd still have to pay wages. And of a hierarchy in transition who, either side of the sport and media group ENICs 21.9 million purchase of a 27 per cent stake from the chairman Alan Sugar, never seemed in a position to deliver. [23], The League Cup success qualified Spurs to compete in the UEFA Cup during the 19992000 campaign, but they only made it into the Second Round before they were beaten by German side 1. Sylvain Wiltord, Sylvinho and Robert Pires were thwarted by his challenges. Photo by Kevin Barnes CameraSport via Getty Images But its still interesting that Campbell himself who has also managed Macclesfield Town would be up for the challenge. If they signed him on a four-year contract theyd have to write off 18 million, or 4.5 million-a-year, plus his wages. Ex-England defender and Macclesfield manager Sol Campbell was named boss of League One strugglers Southend United before watching his new side lose 7-1. Andrew denied such demands had ever been made. They never finished higher than seventh during Campbells eight years in their first-team. I love the strategy. Im not disrespecting anyone. Of course, he is under no illusions. Hall of Fame Its not going to happen overnight but the clock is ticking., Tough times demand bold choices. [110] He oversaw eight wins and 12 draws in his 30 games in charge. I could see what Sky Andrew and Sol Campbell were up to. Sol Campbell Defender, Profile & Stats | Premier League Something went wrong, please try again later. Staying in London would involve less logistical upheaval. I dont think theres a supporter, myself included, who doesnt want to try and find the mechanism thats going to allow us to keep Sol, said Buchler upon the announcement that ENIC had increased their stake to 29.9 per cent at the end of February 2001. More significantly, so too was Campbells career at the club. towards the end of last month but Southend chairman Ron Martin made Larsson his first choice before discussions ended. The sight of a shaven-headed Stephen Carr, back after an absence of over two months, is a pleasant surprise for those Spurs supporters who have already taken their seats in the stands. [43] The club appealed the suspension but were unsuccessful, and he was forced to miss the cup final as Arsenal defeated Southampton to retain the trophy, though they ended the league campaign in second place. [68] In January 2010, Campbell sued Portsmouth for 1.7million in unpaid image rights and bonus payments. Hed missed the previous game and, in the build-up, wed all been thinking, Is Sol going to play? recalls Stephen Clemence, selected in central midfield that afternoon. They married in Corbridge, Northumberland, on 17 July 2010. Mindful of the Bosman ruling and what happened with Steve McManaman (Britain's first high-profile Bosman related transfer), Tottenham offered him a contract which would have made him the club's highest-ever paid player,[29] but after months of negotiations and several public assurances he would stay at Spurs, Campbell stated his need to leave the club in order to play UEFA Champions League football, with the likes of England manager Sven-Gran Eriksson advising him of such a course. His teammate Robert Pires commented that Campbell was facing a "big worry" in relation to his private life,[56] and Campbell did not make any contact with the club for several days. I dont know if youve seen the film Midnight Express a wonderful movie where the offenders are walking around in a circle in the courtyard waiting for the Midnight Express, the train that never comes, Dein tells The Athletic. The whole scenario merely served to deepen chairman Sugars growing sense of disillusion with the game, fuelling his desire to sell his stake to ENIC and quit football for good. [5] He left the Youth programme at Upton Park after a coach joked to him that Campbell would be pleased to hear that the West Indies were beating England at cricket; Campbell took this to be offensive. [76] Nine days later, he made his second debut for the Gunners in an FA Cup defeat to Stoke City. They finished above us in the league. Yet the article which prompted the libel, in which Sugars financial commitment to Spurs had been questioned, was not actually published until December 1999, over five months after the assault charge had been dropped. This is because I wanted to give the club every opportunity to have inputs into my future.. [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. In May 2011, manager Alan Pardew announced Campbell was a free agent after the club opted not to renew his contract. Come to us and you will be part of our family., After one trophy in his eight years with Spurs, Campbell won four in five at Arsenal including the double in 2002 (Photo: Getty). But not the ones who sent me and Sol racist messages, that kind of thing. My decision was on football, totally. He was named in the Teams of the Tournament for the 2002 World Cup and at Euro 2004. [40] Campbell enjoyed immediate success with Arsenal, as he won both Premier League and FA Cup winners' medals as Arsenal won the Double in his first season at Highbury. He wore the armband and, once the tie was under way, the gamble looked as if it might pay off. I love the game. It belongs to Sol Campbell, a soccer star, whos played for England as well as for Arsenal and Tottenham, and interior designer Fiona Barratt-Campbell. [81] Campbell announced his retirement from football a year later in May 2012. Former Portsmouth team-mate Hermann Hreidarsson and ex-Manchester United striker Andy Cole will form part of Campbell's coaching team at Roots Hall. We were approached by every top club in world football, says Andrew. 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. [112] In December 2019, Campbell backed a HM Revenue and Customs bid to wind-up the club, claiming to be owed 180,000. But neither felt right. [52], In the 200506 season, Campbell was blighted both with injuries and a loss of form. No ones life runs perfect. It was clear he was concerned he might have been at Spurs too long. So Arsenal ended up doing a great deal and it was a turning point for the Bosman ruling. He has had an injection in his right ankle, troublesome since the previous autumn but damaged playing for England against Albania in a World Cup qualifier, and the joint is heavily strapped beneath his sock. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. It had been obvious when he didnt turn up for pre-season that he wasnt going to be with us anymore, but none of us knew he was going across the road to Arsenal. Wenger had mentioned the possibility in passing ahead of that FA Cup semi-final at Old Trafford, mischievously floating his admiration for arch-rivals Tottenhams talisman, but most considered the interest optimistic. Youve probably done things when youre 25 or 15 or whatever. Its listed with Savills at 23.75 million, about $33 million in US dollars. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. [12] Waldon offered to make him captain of the youth team, but Campbell declined the offer as he wanted to concentrate on his own game.[13]. New team, new stadium, new type of lifestyle going forward, and still passing it around like a campfire story. His first game in charge will be against leaders Pleat, also present that day, left the meeting convinced Tottenham were losing the player. [124] Campbell had been named as starting captain for England in a friendly against the United States in May 2005 under Sven-Gran Eriksson,[125] he was replaced with Zat Knight at half-time following an ankle injury. The club released a statement on the morning of May 27, a Sunday, confirming Campbell had opted to leave despite our offer to make him one of the biggest earners in the Premiership. But the criteria for the decision-making process was Sol had to go somewhere where they needed him and he would fit into a team where he would win. He can argue he made the right decision. Gavin, in a very relaxed, matter-of-fact way, just said, Hi guys. This news makes more sense than what we were expecting last week, with the untried and unproven Larsson on the verge of joining. Most had been accompanied by scepticism over whether Arsenal could match the wages on offer from the likes of Inter Milan. Liverpool, who had expressed interest and had just completed an FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup treble, had turned their attentions elsewhere, content with Sami Hyypia and Stephane Henchoz as their first-choice centre-backs. Will you be staying at Tottenham?. It feels anticlimactic to report that Campbell is disappointingly normal in the flesh. Pat Jennings became a stalwart and favourite of both clubs. People don't realise how that affects you as a kid. [49] Referee Mike Riley gave a penalty after Campbell challenged Wayne Rooney, though Campbell would maintain that the young striker had taken a dive. [121] In 2014, he criticised Ed Miliband's proposals for a mansion tax on properties worth over 2million, calling it "madness". If thats got misconstrued or misunderstood, then I apologise. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Web66 Facts About Sol Campbell 1. Its been over two months since Tottenham sacked Jose Mourinho and chairman Daniel Levy has still not hired anybody, after talks broke down with Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte and Paulo Fonseca. [133], In 2009, Campbell launched his charity "Kids go live" which allows inner city children to see a variety of live sporting events such as Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and rugby internationals.[134]. Hes very deep, very private and, despite being 100 kilos of man and muscle, is difficult to read. 66 Facts About Sol Campbell | FactSnippet A great team, manager the set-up is geared up to win. [39] He made a return to White Hart Lane during a 11 draw on 17 November, and though he played well, he was shocked to see his older brother Tony in the crowd supporting Spurs as the fans shouted insults out to Campbell on the pitch. The final score in that semi-final against Spurs back in April may have been tight at 2-1, but there had been a very evident gulf in quality between the two teams. It was hardly a surprise he was not invited to the farewell fixture at White Hart Lane in 2017 ahead of the stadiums redevelopment, but still sad that there was no real incentive to include a player who had captained Spurs to one of the two trophies they have won since 1991, and played 315 times for the club. Anyway, I thought we were waiting for our own version of Midnight Express as we walked around. I like players who hate losing. The hope was that Hoddles appointment might improve their chances of keeping Campbell. [78] He made his first appearance for the Magpies in a League Cup win over Chelsea on 22 September. Instead, with each passing day and his intransigence to moving entrenched, Campbells market value effectively dropped. You couldnt get away with it now. I dont know. This has been the hardest decision of my football career, he wrote. I want to play football. One simply read John 13:27 in reference to a Bible verse that begins, When Judas took the bread, Satan entered him. The clubs in-house legal counsel suggested he might consider seeking to have the case bound over, ensuring he would not be convicted, but nevertheless admitting a level of culpability a strategy Campbell rejected. The problem is the player will not come to you because he is expecting to go on a free at the end of his contract. Maybe that might have forced a shift in his stance over the contract. Thats who I am. The player needed reassurance. If you decide later you no longer wish to receive the emails, hit the unsubscribe link in the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. Deins property was blessed with a couple of acres of landscaped gardens, with immaculate lawns and water features including a mill wheel all framed by oaks, silver birch and weeping willows. Try a week on us. plus all the related posts. They suggested he had been seeking a 20 million, three-year deal including a clause that would have let him leave as a free agent if Spurs failed to qualify for the Champions League by the end of the 2001-02 season, demands they deemed unacceptable. Sol Campbell Campbell has had a long and storied career in English football. Others sensed the same. The first game after his appointment which he watched from the stands was a chastening 7-1 Sols plan is to see his contract out., If he had signed a new contract and then said I want to leave a year later Sol didnt want to be a hypocrite, says Andrew. He had overseen 22 of his England appearances, after all, and first handed him the armband at that level in the summer of 1998. [59] In the final against Barcelona at the Stade de France, Paris, Campbell scored the opening goal, a header from a free-kick taken from Henry after a foul on Emmanuel Ebou. Its not true, they were lying. I went, No, no, no. The antipathy has hardly been tempered by time. They phoned me up and offered me 18 million for Sol Campbell, and I told them you can offer me 180 million (but it will make no difference). Sometimes you get a team that has almost forgotten how to win, he says. Maybe from the streets? (He is owed 182,000 and is backing a winding-up petition against the club.). You have to get to know him and understand him. The January transfer window offers his first chance to refresh the squad and the experience of Macclesfield last season offers a template for the great escape. [25], Campbell missed three months of the 200001 campaign after dislocating his shoulder in a 00 League Cup draw with Brentford at Griffin Park. Over a protracted period of time, I felt the chemistry between us was positive. I hoped that I wasnt literally being led up the garden path!. But that is where football is a bit upside down.. So I recommended my garden in Totteridge, where the press wouldnt be able to gain access. Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino has sent fans a cryptic clue as to the latest update in the club's managerial hunt. A fortnight after the FA Cup semi-final loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford, with Campbells rehabilitation on-going, Hoddle invited him to his house for dinner with his family. Sol Campbell has made it quite clear he does not wish to enter into contract talks until the end of the season and wants to concentrate on his football, said director of football David Pleat at the time. [27] He made his final appearance for the club in the FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. Ive kept my head while other people around me were losing it. 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. Campbell admits that there is still some way to go despite progress having been made in recent years. Because he had left them. Things do take a toll on people and, even though hes a very strong character, its still not easy. Kevin Campbell: 'Arsenal were special, but I fell in love Thats maybe fallen away from the standards that should be set at this level. His three years with the club included captaining them to victory in the 2008 FA Cup Final. We'll also send special newsletters when big stories break or there's a special event happening. With Jens Lehmann, Ashley Cole, Lauren, Tour, they were all winners. Regarded as one of the best English centre backs of his generation, Campbell was a strong, athletic and imposing defender, with a good positional sense, and was also a strong tackler. Related Articles. They were almost in a rebuilding process. After injuries to Ledley King, Jonathan Woodgate and Michael Dawson, along with Jamie Carragher retiring from international football, Campbell was recalled to the national team. 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. One of the journalists present recalls being mildly surprised at the sight of a beige-brown screen that had been erected at the back of the room.
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