About this episode
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet! England and Arsenal's Sol Campbell joins Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, Wayne Rooney and Ian Wright for an honest conversation about his unique career. The panel hear about Sol’s early days at Tottenham Hotspur, the challenges he faced breaking through as a young player, and the controversies surrounding his highly publicised and shocking move to Arsenal. Sol opens up about becoming one of the best defenders in the world, winning titles, and playing a key role in Arsène Wenger’s iconic Invincibles team. They also discuss what it takes to be a leader in football, the intense rivalries that defined an era, and how Sol dealt with media pressure throughout his career on and off the pitch. This episode is brought to you by Huel. Start every day off strong with Huel – the ultimate meal on the go. New customers get an exclusive offer – plus a free gift at https://huel.com/theoverlap 00:00 Intro 02:55 Career Reflections and Challenges 06:07 Contract Negotiations With Spurs 09:42 Transfer Talks and Decisions 14:13 Tottenham to Arsenal: The Controversial Move 32:19 The Decision to Leave Tottenham 33:42 The Impact of Injuries and Time 36:22 The Arsenal Experience 41:42 The Invincibles and Rivalries 01:00:54 Reflecting on England Career 01:07:00 Life After Football Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.