坎貝爾轉會傳奇(The Sol Campbell Saga)

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http://www.footballtransfers.co.uk/transfers/sol_saga.html The Sol Campbell Saga Date Quote (有誤請更正) 坎貝爾轉會傳奇，從這連結看來，這傳奇從'99夏天坎貝爾只剩兩年合約開始。這其間傳出想買坎貝爾的從西甲羅馬祖文拉其奧到西甲皇馬還有英超的曼聯，傳聞金額從一千多萬到兩千多萬不等，熱刺本身當然也很焦急，除了一方面對外說他們不想賣坎貝爾之外，一方面也急著想讓Sol簽約，到了'00年四月，熱刺主席還是很有把握說，坎貝爾夏天會續約的，因為他以前都是選在夏天球季還沒開始前續約，2000年歐洲國家杯完後，這下熱刺真的開始著急了，而且除曼聯外，連同在倫敦的契爾西也開始對Sol有興趣，即使如此，熱刺主席還是說他們會盡全力配合坎貝爾的續約要求，即使這樣做可能會打破熱刺的pay structure 。到'00年十月十一月時，傳聞就越演越烈了，坎貝爾表示在合約終止前他不會離開熱刺，而當時機對的時候，他自會與俱樂部談續約的事，但是熱刺教練已經有點表示對Sol的續約現狀失望，因為坎貝爾連坐下來聽一下熱刺的續約條件都不要，到年底十二月時，開始有報導把坎貝爾跟兵工廠連起來，但是Sol 重申他對熱刺的忠誠可以從他在熱刺待了八年中見得到，而且他不認為他到砲兵後熱刺球迷會原諒他。01年三月有拜仁傳聞想買坎貝爾，但是雙方都否認，此時坎貝爾續約成功與否對熱刺另外一個意義是，有關陣中大將Darren Anderton與Les Ferdinand的續約問題，如果坎貝爾走了，難保其他主力不會想走(就跟亨利在韋拉決定不去皇馬後的三四個月後，坦承如果韋拉走他也會考慮離開，不知道這消息是真是假)。四月時當實在歐冠打的不錯的里茲，還有西漢姆有對簽下有可能自有轉會身份的坎貝爾有興趣，其中前西漢姆教練Harry Rednapp(前港嘴，現南安普頓教練) 說他曾像坎貝爾經紀人提出六萬週薪的提案，坎貝爾的經紀人淡淡得回說： "No, Harry, he's gonna get that anyway"，Rednapp就感覺坎貝爾有可能去海布里。五月利物浦也被臆測對坎貝爾有興趣，不過Houllier說他對Hyypia跟 Henchoz有信心，巴薩也說他們對Sol有興趣，但是認為Sol最終還是會選擇留在白鹿巷。溫格這時也談到他當然想好球員，但是好球員不一定得是名氣大的球員，如果付十萬週薪給一個球員只會給俱樂部製造更大的問題(可見這時市場上有風聲說坎貝爾不管是續約還是自由轉會的條件就是十萬週薪)。前砲兵後衛 Kewon也說坎貝爾來是好事，但是他從沒跟坎貝爾私底下談過這件事，至於找一個北倫敦死敵球員來海布里，Keown說如果坎貝爾來也不會是第一個這樣的例子，前熱刺球員Willie Young與Pat Jennings 到海布里後打的都不錯。坎貝爾則是說一切還未定，但是他對到國外踢球沒興趣。同時Sol的經紀人說坎貝爾希望這件事最晚六月底就決定。六月中到六月底，看這篇紀錄好像坎貝爾再決定到底是去巴薩還是砲兵，同時國米也加入戰局，拜仁則是說他們曾正式給坎貝爾提案，但是已經現在放棄了，因為如果他們願意付年薪5.8m給坎貝爾(週薪約十萬)，那豈不是得付給卡恩一筆鉅額的薪水？七月三日，坎貝爾正式以波斯曼自由身份來到熱刺的死敵兵工廠。 Transfer fee: ￡0.0. 04/07/1999 Roma official commenting after his club were linked with the England international: "We couldn't sign Campbell, not because of a question of money, but because Tottenham don't want to sell him." 23/08/1999 Spurs responding to speculation linking Campbell with ￡21m moves to Spanish and Italian clubs, aswell as Manchester United: "We are not interested in selling Sol Campbell and in any case Manchester United don't have enough money to buy him." 27/09/1999 Spurs' Director of Football, David Pleat responding to rumours of Sol moving to Lazio and Juventus in ￡11m moves: "I can confirm that Lazio have not made any bid for Sol Campbell and we have had no contact from Juventus either." 08/10/1999 David Pleat rejecting speculation linking Campbell with a ￡21m move to Manchester United: "We refuse to discuss any private phone discussions about players publicly as this is a betrayal of confidence. It has been assumed that Manchester United have asked about Sol Campbell in the past and we can confirm this. Sol Campbell has made it quite clear that he does not wish to enter into contract talks until the end of the season and wants to concentrate on his football. We understand that." 10/10/1999 United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson: "Contrary to what anyone has been saying, we have not been in touch with Spurs to try and buy him this season. Yes, we did make an enquiry for him during the summer but nothing came of it. Nothing has happened since then." 17/10/1999 Former Spurs manager, George Graham talking about the Sol Campbell situation: "I want him to commit himself but Sol needs to make the decision or we will have to make the decision for him. We've looked at the situation with Sol just as Alex Ferguson must have done with Roy Keane, and it won't be long before we make up our minds." 19/10/1999 David Pleat rejects papertalk linking the defender to Real Madrid with a ￡15m transfer: "We have not heard from Real Madrid and we have also not been to a match involving Real Betis this season." 26/12/1999 Former Spurs manager, George Graham: "No matter what's been written, Sol Campbell's position has not changed because of one bad defeat at Newcastle. I want him to stay, but the matter is in the hands of the chairman, Alan Sugar, and David Pleat. But Sol has insisted all along that he will not discuss his future until the summer and I have to respect that." 20/03/2000 A Tottenham Hotspur official responding to speculation that Campbell was to join Manchester United: "No agreements have been made with Manchester United with respect to Sol Campbell. Once again we repeat that we will do everything possible to keep Sol Campbell at the club. We are not interested in any offers, from any clubs at any price. We expect to negotiate a new contract at the end of the season." 22/03/2000 Spurs' David Pleat denying rumours linking Ugo Ehiogu with a move to White Hart Lane: "Manager George Graham is aware of the need to search for quality central defenders should Sol Campbell not commit himself to the Club next season." 19/04/2000 Tottenham's Director of Football, David Pleat: "Manchester United have expressed an interest in the last year. We will do everything in our power to try to get him to extend his contract beyond the end of next season. Sol always previously discussed and signed extensions in the summer months and it is not going to be any different this summer." 22/04/2000 Spurs' Director of Football, David Pleat: "Sol Campbell stays whatever, until the end of next season." 08/05/2000 Spurs' Director of Football, David Pleat: "Sol has said that he won't be going anywhere this summer, I am fed up of people asking me about Sol. Sol has stated quite clearly that he will only talk about contracts in the summer. The sun is now shining, it is summer, and we are talking with Sol literally now." 13/05/2000 The then, Spurs chairman, Sir Alan Sugar: "Everybody will understand and accept we can break away from our pay structure in special cases like Campbell. Money should not be an issue as far as Tottenham is concerned. We will do everything in our power to keep him. As far as we are concerned he will be a Tottenham player next year unless he himself says he does not want to be." 04/08/2000 Sol Campbell: "My heart and soul is here and I want to play for Spurs. I am going nowhere - for now." 11/08/2000 Former Spurs manager, George Graham: "Sol is going down the Bosman route. I think Sol is going to wait and see out his contract whatever happens and no matter who we buy. He can do that under the Bosman rule. I don't mind that. That is his decision." 28/08/2000 David Pleat commenting on speculation linking Campbell with a ￡9m move to Old Trafford: "These stories are just speculative and there has been no communication on this matter from Manchester United." 24/09/2000 Chelsea manager, Claudio Ranieri: "Campbell is one of the best central defenders in Europe. He is strong, skilful and has a good brain. I think most coaches would like him, especially for nothing!" 28/10/2000 George Graham talking about Sol Campbell's contractual situation: "Sol will not sit down and speak to the club, the financial people, Alan Sugar, David Pleat, anybody. He doesn't want to sit down and talk, never mind make demands. We want to offer him one of the best contracts in the country, but what can you do? I don't worry about things I can't influence and I can't influence Sol, so I've just got to get on with it. Obviously I've made plans, we're looking for players to replace him. If you don't you are not doing your job properly - but it is very sad." 20/11/2000 Again, George Graham commenting on the defender's contract situation: "We know that even if we accepted a transfer fee for him, Sol would not go. It's important that the fans know that. It's all very well people saying that we could have sold him for ￡15million, but that will never happen if the player himself doesn't want to move until his contract ends. It is time people realise that you cannot sell a player without the player's permission. Sol's plan is to see his contract out. I can understand that, but what I can't understand is him not sitting down and listening to our financial offer, even if he turns it down. He says he is Tottenham through and through but I think he should show a bit of curtesy by at least sitting down and talking about a new contract at White Hart Lane." 03/12/2000 Sol talking about his situation: "I can assure everyone that I won't be signing for another club while I am still a Spurs player. There have been numerous times when I could have just walked away and said 'I've had enough, I'm leaving.' I haven't done that because I want to be here. It annoys me that people question my loyalty to the club. Is eight years of your career not loyalty? How many players have stayed that long at a club? My position has not changed from day one. I always said that, when the time is right, I will talk to the club about my situation. I have always maintained a good relationship with the fans. I have always spoken from the heart when it comes to Tottenham and they respect that. That in itself shows how much I think about the club. It's not the attitude of a player who couldn't care less, who throws in the towel at the first opportunity. I still believe Tottenham can be a very successful club, that we can move forward and challenge the top teams for honours. I'm as ambitious as the next player. I want to win the Premiership and I want success in Europe but, most of all, I want to believe I can achieve that here." 17/12/2000 Campbell responding to speculation linking him with a move to Spurs' arch rivals Arsenal: "Being a Spurs fan as a boy and a player for so many years, it would be hard to sign for Arsenal. I don't think the fans here would ever forgive me." 01/01/2001 Sol Campbell: "I want to play for Tottenham, that's it really. I am going nowhere. I've been here for so long and for me to do well at this club means everything. When you look at Tottenham, the talent is unbelievable, the stadium's lovely and all the ingredients are there." 05/01/2001 The defender talking after making his contract demands: "The ball’s in their court now. I’ve laid my cards down and it’s their move now. It means so much for me to do well for Tottenham than go somewhere else. I’m happy here and willing to do business now. For me I love the game of football and I’ll keep on playing football for Tottenham, but there’s a lot of things that have to be sorted out off the field. The main thing is to get the club in good order and moving in the right direction and whatever happens after that, happens after that. I’m not selfish, I’m looking at the current situation and I want the club to do well." 16/01/2001 Campbell's former Spurs team-mate, Steffen Freund: "I think that he will move. That is my feeling. I hope for the supporters, the club and the team that he stays and plays for Tottenham over the next few years but I am honest and I think he will change. If he stays here it is a dream for me and the club but if he moves I can understand that. He is a world-class player and if he changes to a bigger club we have to accept it." 18/01/2001 George Graham talking about the contracts situation at White Hart Lane: "I've already said I want Sol, Darren (Anderton) and Les (Ferdinand) to stay. I just wish Sol, especially, would commit himself one way or the other and bring us a bit of much-needed stability. I've spoken to him but I've still got no idea what he'll do and I can't influence him." 18/01/2001 Bayern Munich managing director, Uli Hoeness, responding to speculation linking the German club with the defender: "I have to say that we have made no contact with him, but he is certainly an outstanding player." 01/03/2001 Bayern vice-president, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge commenting on Bayern's interest in Campbell: "We're hoping that it will happen, but with a player of his class you're never alone." & Sol Campbell: "It's news to me. I've had no approach from Bayern and I don't know anything about the rumours." 04/03/2001 Celtic manager, Martin O'Neill commenting on his interest in the England international: "We might not be every player's cup of tea. You have to consider what a player might want for himself. Someone like Sol Campbell will have choices not only of a number of clubs, but a number of leagues across Europe. But that is what we must be aspiring to. The fact that they might say 'Its not for me at this particular time' wouldn't prevent me asking about the likes of that standard of player. I'm not afraid of getting knockbacks. I've had plenty of them in my time. I'm looking to get a few players in for next year, and because I'm only going to have a month to do it, I already have a list of out-of-contract players." 11/03/2001 Campbell giving his opinion on his situation: "If it was just about money I could have left some time ago. There have been numerous occasions when I could have just walked away if all I wanted to do was take the first big pay cheque. Salaries are secondary. I'm all too aware I have to pay bills like everyone else, but it's the ambition of Spurs and where we are going that concerns me. I have the right to keep my options open. Nobody can blame me for wanting success and above all wanting it at Tottenham. But talk is cheap. A reputation by name is one thing, trophies in a cabinet are another." 13/03/2001 Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger: "I believe that if Sol Campbell is available and free, he would interest the 20 clubs in the Premier League - I hope minus Tottenham. He's a great player but so far he has come out himself and said he will stay at Tottenham. What can I do? I don't know whether what we can offer will make a difference.That's up to Sol to decide. He has said he will try to find an agreement with Tottenham, and we will respect that. It's difficult to say how interested we'd be if he didn't reach that agreement." 26/03/2001 Sol Campbell: "Over the next week or two I'll be meeting with the new owners (of Tottenham) and there will be discussions about different situations at Tottenham Hotspur. They want to be successful so we've got to talk and see where we want to go as a club. These things take time. You can't rush them. I've had a couple of talks already and things so far have been positive. I'm not looking to move if they convince me about the future. Whether or not a new manager is in place is not a big thing for me. As long as the club is healthy and things are in place, then myself and other players will want to join Tottenham or continue with them. I want to stay at Tottenham." 28/03/2001 Les Ferdinand reacting to rumours linking him with a Bosman move to Celtic: "It's news to me. I certainly haven't heard anything from Celtic. In any case, why would I want to go - I love it here. I want to finish my career at Spurs. But I'm 34 now and I have to get a deal that's right for me. It's not just the Sol Campbells of this world who want to find out about the club's ambition, I do too. It would be nice to know that this club still wants to go for the best players." 01/04/2001 Sol Campbell: "I'm tired of being second. I want to win things with club and country. The situation is not just about me. As a club we have to move forward. And I'm sure Glenn Hoddle is not coming here to be second best. Glenn Hoddle coming here is a positive move. It's what the fans want and the owners have gone out and got him. It seems they want to do the best thing for Tottenham. But we have to win things and move on. There is still a lot of sorting out to be done, but I am sure it will be resolved. There are other things I have to think about that I can't go into. But I think Glenn is a great organiser and manager. He has done wonders at Southampton and they play some decent football." 08/04/2001 Former West Ham manager, Harry Redknapp talking about his attempts to sign Campbell: "I spoke to Sol's advisors very recently but they haven't got back to me. I would be very keen to get the boy as I've always said that this club has to make a couple of major signings in the summer." 13/04/2001 Sol Campbell: "I will leave it (the contract) as late as possible - but I am happy at the moment and that's the main thing. We have got to have a few more meetings to talk about the situation. Maybe it will be before the last game of the season but who knows. There are a few more meetings planned. We are all going to sit down to talk." 19/04/2001 Leeds United chairman, Peter Ridsdale reacting to speculation linking Campbell with a move to Elland Road: "We have made no transfer plans for the close season apart from the Robbie Keane deal with Inter Milan, which should be considered as done. First we have to wait until we see what competition we are in in Europe before David and I sit down and discuss what we want to do as far as our squad is concerned." 22/04/2001 Former West Ham United manager, Harry Redknapp: "I spoke to Campbell's agent and said I'd give Sol ￡60,000 a week for four years, but he said, 'No, Harry, he's gonna get that anyway'. I have a feeling he'll go to Arsenal." --------(待續)----------- -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 80.229.140.103