Campbell In Surprise Arsenal Exit

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Campbell In Surprise Arsenal Exit
Topic Started: Jul 8 2006, 09:05 PM (188 Views)
VBM	Jul 8 2006, 09:05 PM Post #1
Huddersfields finest Posts: 13,034 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2005	Arsenal have announced that defender Sol Campbell is to leave the club so he can seek a "fresh challenge". Campbell, 31, made 197 appearances for the Gunners after joining the club from arch rivals Tottenham in 2001. "It is with a sense of pride, achievement and the desire for a fresh challenge that I depart," he said. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger added: "Sol has been a giant for us but we respect his decision to move on and of course, we are very sorry to see him go." Since his controversial move across north London in 2001, Campbell has won five major trophies at Highbury. He was a member of England's World Cup squad, and despite signing a three-year contract in 2005, he has recently been linked with moves away from the club. Turkish club Fenerbache were reportedly interested in signing the centre-back in May and Portsmouth were understood to be interested in taking him to Fratton Park. Campbell added: "Playing abroad is something that would really interest me but at the moment I am keeping all of my options open. "I would like to thank Arsene Wenger for everything he has done for me, the world class players that I have been privileged to play alongside and accomplish so much." The departure means that Campbell's last game for Arsenal was the Champions League final in which he scored the Gunners' goal in a 2-1 defeat. Campbell walked out of Highbury after being withdrawn by Wenger against West Ham in February and struggled with fitness and injuries leading up to the clash with Barcelona in May. Wenger attributed Campbell's early departure down to "exceptional circumstances" and said that he was going through a "difficult period" in his life. The Frenchman added: "His desire and presence have been instrumental to our success over the past five years. "Sol was at the heart of our defence and he will take away with him many fantastic memories, which he richly deserves. "Winning two Premiership titles, three FA Cups and scoring in the Champions League final against Barcelona will surely be highlights he will treasure. "I know that the younger players, who have progressed here over recent times, have benefited hugely from playing alongside Sol." Campbell clocked up his 69th international cap in England's final group game against Sweden and has featured in three World Cups and three European Championships.



VBM	Jul 8 2006, 09:15 PM Post #2
Huddersfields finest Posts: 13,034 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2005	Newcastle would seem like a good option to me or perhaps Portsmouth like he is being linked to. I wonder how much in wages he will ask for as currently I thought he was still on about Ł60k a week at Arsenal. Where next for Sol? Is he finished?



mark_htfc	Jul 12 2006, 07:07 AM Post #3
Good Poster Posts: 4,155 Group: Huddersfield Town Member #54 Joined: September 16, 2005	I am suprised when I heard about him leaving Arsenal. I think the best bet for him would be Newcastle.



VBM	Jul 12 2006, 11:56 AM Post #4
Huddersfields finest Posts: 13,034 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2005	Seems that he's made noises about going abroad though. Perhaps Fenerbahce where he was linked?



mark_htfc	Jul 12 2006, 12:02 PM Post #5
Good Poster Posts: 4,155 Group: Huddersfield Town Member #54 Joined: September 16, 2005	VBM Jul 12 2006, 12:56 PM Seems that he's made noises about going abroad though. Perhaps Fenerbahce where he was linked? I don't know about a move abroad. I think the prem would be his best option imo.



dunce	Jul 15 2006, 07:24 PM Post #6
SO WHAT!! Posts: 18,008 Group: Notts County Member #71 Joined: February 1, 2006	VBM Jul 12 2006, 12:56 PM Seems that he's made noises about going abroad though. Perhaps Fenerbahce where he was linked? No real need for him to make a cultural change,especially the volatile world of Turkish football,when he could still do a good job for someone in premiership. What about Man city?



VBM	Jul 22 2006, 03:23 PM Post #7
Huddersfields finest Posts: 13,034 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2005	Could Man City stretch to his wages though? I still think Portsmouth or Newcastle would be the only 2 in the prem that would really go for him at this moment in time.



mark_htfc	Jul 22 2006, 03:32 PM Post #8
Good Poster Posts: 4,155 Group: Huddersfield Town Member #54 Joined: September 16, 2005	VBM Jul 22 2006, 04:23 PM Could Man City stretch to his wages though? I still think Portsmouth or Newcastle would be the only 2 in the prem that would really go for him at this moment in time. I would think he would go to Newcastle if that was the case.



hinksta	Jul 25 2006, 09:41 PM Post #9
Registered Posts: 13 Group: Arsenal Member #125 Joined: July 24, 2006	It's all a bit strange with Sol this last year, I think we'll all be surprised.



VBM	Jul 25 2006, 10:13 PM Post #10
Huddersfields finest Posts: 13,034 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: June 2, 2005	Looking like he'll go abroad now.



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