Sol Campbell Quotes

Sol Campbell

Profession : Businessman

Birth : September 18, 1974

I love managing characters. Characters make teams and I believe I can deal with all sorts. The most important thing is being able to pass my knowledge on to others and allowing them to flourish as individuals and as part of a team with a specific strategy.

Sol Campbell

I could have started playing professional at 16, 17 quite easily. For my position, I was far better than a lot of people around me. All the people in front of me had was experience but, talent-wise, I easily could get in.

Sol Campbell

When I left Spurs I was one of the best defenders in the world and had done so much for such a long time with ultimately little reward. I practically kept the club up on my own for two years.

Sol Campbell

I am going to fight on the pitch for Newcastle and if it comes to the stage where someone says can you fight for England then I will fight for England. But I am not going to go on about it. It is just not worth it.

Sol Campbell

If people don't like you, people don't like you. It's as simple as that.

Sol Campbell

If you get an opportunity, you get an opportunity, but it really comes down to the people behind the scenes and the manager. You can't do anything about it.

Sol Campbell

With Newcastle there are 50,000 people watching and they want it to be a success, and that is what I am all about.

Sol Campbell

My message is simple to all the knockers: I am knuckling down and want to play my football with a great club and a great manager. Then you can judge me.

Sol Campbell

I am a naturally big guy, but I cannot rush my conditioning, otherwise trying too much too quickly could result in injuries.

Sol Campbell

Training-wise, you have to work on your weaknesses, preparing yourself properly for the game, on and off the field.

Sol Campbell

You have to truly believe in your skill and trust that you can do something.

Sol Campbell

Young players have to realise pretty quickly that it is not about one game, but how you perform over the whole season.

Sol Campbell

If you win, you have to get your feet straight back on the ground and grind out another win. You can enjoy the moment, but remain level-headed and always think ahead to the next challenge.

Sol Campbell