Pompey slam Sol rumour
21 Jan 2008 - 11:56:59
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has rubbished talk of a rift with veteran defender Sol Campbell.
Campbell missed Saturday's win over Derby County despite being expected to play, with speculation suggesting the England international was unhappy after being denied permission to talk to Newcastle United over a potential move.
However, Redknapp has hit out at the rumours suggesting the former Tottenham and Arsenal defender is unhappy at Fratton Park.
He said: "Sol did his back on Thursday and then he didn't train on Friday. We thought he might be okay still.
"The chiropractor was working on him all morning but he couldn't sort it out in the end.
"I spoke to (chief executive) Peter Storrie about the talk and he laughed and said it was rubbish."
Campbell joined Pompey on a free transfer in August 2006 and has made 55 appearances for the south coast club.
