Sol Campbell
2009/10 Player Review: Sol Campbell
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Sol Campbell likened his 2009/10 campaign to a Hollywood movie and, although it lacked a schmaltzy, silverware-tinged ending, you can see what he means.
The veteran centre back's top-flight career looked well and truly over at the start of the season when he joined League Two outfit Notts County and lasted just one game - a defeat at Morecambe. But those who doubted Campbell's resilience were put right in the months that followed.
The 35-year-old was given permission to build up his fitness at London Colney and did so well he earned a short-term contract with the club he left in May 2006.
An injury to William Gallas gave Campbell his chance in the first team and 14 appearances, one goal and a Player of the Month award later, the big man is very much back in the big time.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
| League | 10+1 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 |
| Carling Cup | 0 | 0 |
| Champions League | 2 | 1 |
| Totals | 13+1 | 1 |
SOUNDBITE
"There's a lot for me to be proud of really, especially because it was not a straight-forward season! You probably could have made a movie out of it."
FINEST MOMENT
The North London derby defeat at Tottenham was hardly a night to savour but it contained one defining moment for Campbell. Nothing encapsulated his renaissance more than the stoppage-time sprint which left Spurs youngster Gareth Bale in his wake. Arsenal stalled in April but their elder statesman rose above their faltering title challenge.
Campbell gets the better of Gareth Bale - Tottenham 2-1 Arsenal
[Friday, June 11, 2010]
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