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Sol Campbell fans the flame after pleading with Tottenham fans to forgive him

Sol Campbell has decided to instigate Tottenham Hotspur fans again after previously urging them to forgive him for his treacherous move across the North London…

By Bharad Thirumalai · Spurs web

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Sol Campbell provoked Tottenham fans by claiming their rivalry with Arsenal is purely geographical due to performance gaps.
Campbell made the comments on the From My Left podcast despite previously pleading with Spurs supporters for forgiveness.
Campbell originally crossed the North London divide by leaving Tottenham for Arsenal on a free transfer in 2001.

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Former defender Sol Campbell has provoked Tottenham Hotspur supporters by claiming on the From My Left podcast that the North London derby is now purely a geographical rivalry due to a gap in quality between Arsenal and Spurs. Campbell's comments follow his 2023 plea asking Tottenham supporters for forgiveness and a clean slate over his controversial free transfer in 2001.

Writer Bharad Thirumalai criticizes Campbell's stance, arguing that his comments dismiss the historical significance of derby rivalries and show a lack of understanding regarding football culture.

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Sol Campbell fans the flame after pleading with Tottenham fans to forgive him

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