Source: PA
Campbell ready to feature
Sol Campbell could make his Newcastle debut against Blackpool this weekend after convincing manager Chris Hughton he is ready to resume life in the Barclays Premier League.
The 35-year-old defender has spent the last few weeks working his way ever closer to match fitness having missed the start of pre-season training following his marriage.
However, Campbell, who started the last campaign in League Two with Notts County but ended it starring for Arsenal once again, now has two reserve team games under his belt and is ready to stake his claim for a place in Hughton's plans.
The manager has insisted all along he would not risk the former Tottenham star until he was fully fit knowing that with his 36th birthday just a matter of days away, any needless injury could take time to shake off.
However, he is happy that the time has now come.
Hughton said: "He is certainly available to play. He has played in two reserve games, admittedly not for 90 minutes, but he is fit and available. Sometimes you don't know if someone is ready until they are given the opportunity."
