He could cover up for another players mistake and, as a midfielder, you felt assured with him behind you. Nevertheless, the smattering of reporters dispatched to London Colney Wenger remembers there only being only two or three, though video footage of the day rather disproves that are anticipating the introduction of Richard Wright, a recent 6 million purchase from Ipswich Town to act as understudy to England first-choice goalkeeper David Seaman. [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. At one stage I remember Campbell being interviewed by the media and saying no one at the club had talked to him about a new contract. You couldnt get away with it now. [57] He resumed training with his teammates on 6 February. Try a week on us. That became a recurring theme. [16], New manager Gerry Francis led the club to the semi-finals of the FA Cup in the 199495 campaign, but Campbell missed the match due to injury and Spurs were beaten by Everton. [45], Campbell missed the start of the 200405 season with a knee injury, and so missed the 2004 FA Community Shield victory over Manchester United. The advantage was taken by Arsenal. He made his debut for County in a 21 defeat to Morecambe at Christie Park on 19 September. David Pleat and George Graham were really old-fashioned football people and couldnt get their heads around the Bosman ruling, Sugar tells The Athletic. Sol Wherever he goes, I wish him luck. Campbell had always kept his cards close to his chest, even in the dressing room at Spurs, so no one knew precisely where he would end. [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. I mean, I wouldnt go to Tottenham, so I didnt understand why he was coming here. Thats the starting block. For the genuine fans, who loved him as a footballer, I can understand them. Jon Boon. 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. 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. ", Wenger speaking on Campbell and the defence of the Invincibles season. This was happening several times a week but it was important, because Sol is a special guy, adds Dein. He won his second cap in England's 20 group stage match against Scotland, again as a substitute.
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