Heavyweight Sol Campbell enjoys run out for Newcastle reserves in mini-derby

01 September 2010 00:02
Hanging in there: Newcastle defender Sol Campbell[LNB]Sol Campbell jogged through his NewcastleUnited debut last night, playing just the firsthalf of a reserve match against Sunderland atthe Stadium of Light. [LNB]The 35-year-old former England defender wasbarely extended by the home side's young strikersJordan Cook and Ryan Noble as Newcastleraced into a two-goal lead before the break.[LNB]Campbell was taunted by Sunderland supportersfor being overweight. [LNB]But the same fansmight have been cheering him had the watchingSteve Bruce persuaded the ex-Arsenal star playing his first match since May to move toSunderland in the transfer window. [LNB]Campbell said: 'I was a bit blowy for the first 10minutes, but it soon comes back to you and itwas good to feel the ball again in a competitivematch. [LNB]'It's coming together. I'll be pushing toplay in the Blackpool game in a couple of weeks.'[LNB] Injured Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll withdraws from England U21 squad The good, the bad and the ugly! Club-by-club verdict to every Premier League club's ins and outs in the transfer windowWorld Cup star Gyan joins Sunderland in club record £12m swoop[LNB] 

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