Tag: Sol Campbell

Sol Campbell played for Arsenal Football Club. The former English defender famously joined Arsenal from Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 on a free transfer. Campbell left Arsenal for Portsmouth in 2006 on a free transfer, but returned briefly in 2010. In total, he made 211 appearances for Arsenal and scored 12 goals. Campbell wore the number 23 shirt for Arsenal, but wore the number 31 on his return in 2010. He was part of the Invincibles squad that won the League without losing a match. Campbell is currently the manager of Southend United. He was born on September 18, 1974.

SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Former Gunner gets new job

Arsenal legend Sol Campbell is using AI as Head of Training and Insights at Talnets, combining football knowledge with data analytics to revolutionise football analysis.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: The players of Arsenal celebrate as David Raya of Arsenal (not pictured) makes the match-winning save from the fourth penalty from Galeno of FC Porto (not pictured) in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Porto at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Champions League earnings dwarf Europa League

Arsenal's Champions League run brings record prize money. Club poised to earn millions more than last year.
PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND: Ashley Cole congratulates Sol Campbell, the goal scorer at the end of the Barclays Premiership match between Portsmouth and Arsenal at Fratton Park on December 19, 2004. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

1 former Gunner included in Hall of Fame with 2 more nominated

Former Arsenal defender Ashley Cole has been included in the Premier League Hall of Fame, with two other former Gunners nominated.
Sol Campbell and Arsene Wenger

Sol Campbell’s historic move from Tottenham to Arsenal

Sol Campbell's transfer from Tottenham to Arsenal in 2001 remains one of the most talked-about moves in football, marking a pivotal moment in his career and the history of both clubs.
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal Invincible sued for £810k

Former Arsenal and England defender Sol Campbell faces a £810,000 lawsuit over a failed property deal
Netherlands' defender Jurrien Timber attends a press conference at Qatar University training sites in Doha on December 6, 2022 during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber Visits Rwanda

Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber visits Rwanda, highlighting the successful Visit Rwanda-Arsenal partnership and its impact on tourism and football.
Arsenal undefeated: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's L to R facing camera Jose Antonio Reyes,Robert Pires,Edu and Thierry Henry celebrates winning the 2003/2004 Football Premier League after drawing 2-2 with Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal Invincibles in talks over friendly match

Representatives of the Arsenal Invincibles are in talks over playing a friendly match in 2024 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their title win.
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on prior to the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Sol Campbell confirms managerial retirement

Sol Campbell says he wants to stay involved in football, but it won't be as a manager, as he's no longer going to apply for head coach jobs.
Sol Campbell and President Kagame via Rwanda

Arsenal legend attends Rwanda gorilla naming ceremony

Former Arsenal legend Sol Campbell attends the 19th Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda, adding a football dimension to wildlife conservation. How does Arsenal fit into this?

Arsene Wenger’s 5 most dubious free Arsenal transfers

It’s hard to complain when you receive something for free but it would be difficult to criticise anyone for thinking that these free Arsenal transfers were still a waste of money.
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal legend favourite to become Swindon Town manager

Arsenal legend and Invincible, Sol Campbell, is currently the favourite to land the soon-to-be vacant Swindon Town manager's post.
SOUTHEND, ENGLAND: Sol Campbell, Manager of Southend United looks on during the Sky Bet League One match between Southend United and Rotherham United at Roots Hall on December 14, 2019. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal invincible set for interview for Championship job

Former Gunner Sol Campbell is one of the favourites for the manager job at Queens Park Rangers, according to a report.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town at PTS Academy Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sol Campbell to bring in Wenger coach at Southend United

Sol Campbell is bringing former Arsenal fitness coach, Tony Colbert, into his backroom staff at Southend after the former Arsenal defender was appointed manager of the League One club.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town at PTS Academy Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sol Campbell named Southend manager

Sol Campbell was named as the new manager of Southend United on Tuesday night just before they lost 7-1 to Doncaster in their heaviest ever home defeat after having two men sent off.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town at PTS Academy Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Sol Campbell: I’ve shown what I’m about – I can’t wait for my next...

Sol Campbell says all he wants is to get back into management, and he's raring to go as soon as he gets another opportunity.
London, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's Sol Campbell celebrates his second goal during their Premiership match against Everton at home to Arsenal at Highbury footabll grounds in London, 19 September 2005. AFP PHOTO/CARL DE SOUZA

OTD Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 to relieve pressure & give debut to 17yo

On this day in 2005, Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at Highbury to claim their third win of the Premier League season, having lost of...
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell looks on during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Macclesfield Town at PTS Academy Stadium on April 19, 2019 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Why Sol Campbell left Macclesfield

Sol Campbell left Macclesfield Town after eight-and-a-half months as manager because he had not been paid for almost half that time according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool shoots as Bernd Leno of Arsenal makes a save during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on November 3, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Lauren: Van Dijk has been super but Campbell was better

Former Gunner Lauren insists that as good as Virgil van Dijk has been for Liverpool, his old teammate Sol Campbell was still better.

Sol Campbell ‘proud’ after leading Macclesfield Town to League Two safety

Sol Campbell says leading Macclesfield Town to League Two safety is up there with the best things he's achieved in football, after his club confirmed their survival on Saturday.

Sol Campbell thinks Arsenal need to sell 10 players this summer

Sol Campbell thinks Arsenal need to sell 10 players this summer, and he argues the fans need to stop building attachments to individuals over the club as a whole.

Tottenham Hotspur put anti-Arsenal clause in Toby Alderweireld’s contract

Tottenham Hotspur put a condition in Toby Alderweireld's contract so that his £25m release clause wouldn't apply to Arsenal, according to claims on social media.

Sol Campbell could make temporary England u21 role permanent this week

Sol Campbell could make his temporary England u21 coaching role permanent if he impresses this week, according to a report.

Tottenham plot ‘Sol Campbell revenge’ on Arsenal in hilarious rumour

Tottenham are finally going to get ‘revenge’ on Arsenal for signing Sol Campbell 17 years ago by signing Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer according to a report that has me crying with laughter so much I can hardly see to type this.

Campbell confirms he’s been given trial coaching opportunity with England u21s

Sol Campbell has confirmed that he'll join up with the England u21s to work alongside Aidy Boothroyd for a couple of upcoming international matches.

Campbell: I see good signs – Arsenal are learning from mistakes

Sol Campbell thinks Arsenal are on the right track under Unai Emery, and says we need to give the new head coach a bit more time before we judge him.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Henry, Vieira, Bergkamp and more invited back for Wenger’s final home game

Arsenal have invited the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp and many more back to the club for Arsene Wenger's final home game, according to reports.
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Campbell: The Invincibles wouldn’t be afraid of the current City side

Sol Campbell thinks the 'Invicibles' wouldn't be afraid of playing against Manchester City's current side, and claims too many Premier League teams are at the moment.
Robert Pires

Arsenal announce double charity match against Real Madrid

Arsenal have announced two charity matches against Real Madrid, following the success of the legends match against AC Milan Glorie in 2016.
Arsenal's midfielder Jack Wilshere of England gestures during the UEFA Europa League round 16 first-leg football match AC Milan Vs Arsenal at the 'San Siro Stadium' in Milan on March 8, 2018. Arsenal won 0-2. (MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP/Getty Images)

Campbell: England need Wilshere in Russia

Sol Campbell thinks England need a player like Jack Wilshere, and says the midfielder should be on the plane to Russia this summer if he can stay fit.

Is racism why Sol Campbell can’t get a job in management?

Has Sol Campbell really not got a job in football management because of racism?
Sol Campbell and Arsene Wenger

‘He was not big on that’: Sol Campbell criticises Wenger’s defensive coaching

Sol Campbell says Arsene Wenger didn't spend a lot of time coaching the team defensively during the centre-back's time at the club, despite the obvious need for it.

‘Is he having a laugh?’ Fans appalled by Sol Campbell’s latest outrageous comments

Sol Campbell isn't exactly known for being humble but his latest comments about why he's not been handed a job as a manager yet are simply staggering.

Campbell in Oxford United manager talks

Sol Campbell is in talks to take over as manager at Oxford United, as he continues to search for a way into management.

Campbell fears for Arsenal post-Ozil and Alexis

Sol Campbell is worried that Arsenal will struggle to attract top plays if they lose Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Sol Campbell and Arsene Wenger

Campbell: I’d crawl back to Arsenal to coach

Sol Campbell says he'd have no hesitation about returning to Arsenal if he gets the opportunity, after the Gunners put in another poor defensive performance against Bournemouth.

Wenger admits ‘feeling sorry’ for Campbell because of Tottenham abuse

Arsene Wenger admits that he felt bad for Sol Campbell after the England international signed for Arsenal because he was a 'sensitive man' who got a load of abuse.

Busquets: I cried after Campbell’s goal in the Champions League final

Young Barcelona midfielder Oriol Busquets said he cried after Sol Campbell's goal in the Champions League final.

Campbell: Arsenal need new centre-backs

Sol Campbell says Arsenal need to build on their performance against Manchester United, as well as buying a couple of defenders, if they want to be successful.

Campbell advises USA to take different path – and offers his services

Sol Campbell has given his view on how the USA should go about appointing their next manager.

Edu reveals how he adapted to English culture after Arsenal move

Edu has revealed how Arsene Wenger helped him adapt to life in England after his move to Arsenal from Brazil in 2001, as did Sol Campbell... sort of.