So it's finally happened (well almost), it looks like Sol Campbell is rejoining the Arsenal. I'm not going to deny that I was very sceptical when the news broke last week that Wenger might bring him back to the club but I've been thinking and maybe it's another masterstroke. There are a few reasons why the move makes sense, firstly he's a better alternative than Silvestre - in fact he's in another league. Secondly he brings some much needed experience to the club, he's played 73 times for England and won countless trophy's for Arsenal and therefore knows how to get over the finishing line. Thirdly, although a radical idea, could Wenger be considering slotting Campbell alongside Gallas and moving Thomas Vermaelen into the holding role in midfield just whilst Song is at the ACN? I don't think it's such a silly idea, the Belgium whilst an excellent centre half definitely has a bit of the Emmanuel Petit style going on. Vermaelen has excellent technique and is a real fighter, I believe playing him in the holding role could be an option. This of course all depends on whether Sol is up to the standard of the premier league and Arsenal - only time will tell.
One thing I can say is that it's always nice to see a legend of the club return, in his day he was the best centre half in England and one of the best in the world. Spurs fans must feel like they're in the twilight zone, they are likely to see Campbell their ex hero signing for Arsenal twice!
For now, I'm prepared to stick with the mantra - 'Wenger knows...'
One thing I can say is that it's always nice to see a legend of the club return, in his day he was the best centre half in England and one of the best in the world. Spurs fans must feel like they're in the twilight zone, they are likely to see Campbell their ex hero signing for Arsenal twice!For now, I'm prepared to stick with the mantra - 'Wenger knows...'
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