When Gary Neville Nearly Became Cupid for Sol Campbell…
Imagine drifting off into a dreamy nap, only to be jolted awake by a call that could change your life’s trajectory! Sol Campbell had just that when his sleep was interrupted by none other than the mighty Gary Neville. Ping! Apparently, the Manchester United legend thought he’d play matchmaker between Campbell and Sir Alex Ferguson. It could’ve been a transfer twist worthy of a Shakespearean play if not for Lord Sugar’s curious and timely “No way, JosĂ©!” intervention.
Campbell, who’s now relishing the joys of being 50 – and no, not the rapper 50 Cent – adds layers to the drama in his recent podcast with Stick to Football. He recollects Gary Neville’s cheeky pitch where the young Campbell replied, “Fancied United? Bring me a Red Devils jersey!” This blockbuster script was stopped, sadly, by Lord Sugar who acted like the bouncer who didn’t let anyone dance with his favourite county fair date.
Ultimately, Campbell ditched Spurs’ new contract that could’ve inflated his bank to new heights. Switching sides to Arsenal, he posted up with the ‘Judas’ nickname courtesy of the Spurs fans. From nearly living in Manchester red, Campbell’s story didn’t end in Old Trafford but etched its fame into the invincible Gooners’ golden era – a tale of what could’ve been, halted by a nap and a no from Lord Sugar!
