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Offline Villafirst

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Bobby Campbell
« on: November 15, 2016, 07:18:09 PM »
Sadly passed away aged 60. He played about 10 games for Villa in the mid-seventies scoring 1 goal. He had much greater success with Bradford scoring a lot of goals and a bit of a legend for them. RIP.

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2016, 07:34:45 PM »
Liked him when he broke through into the first team, but I believe he upset Saunders by puking up at a meal in front of Ron's wife (so the story goes) and then it was a matter of time before he was gone. I am sure that more informed people can either confirm or deny the above, it would be interesting to know what the truth was about his departure.

Offline villan from luton

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2016, 08:36:47 PM »
He certainly looked a very good prospect when he came on the scene, RIP

Offline Ron Manager

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2016, 08:29:33 AM »
He was physical and showed some early promise.I liked him

Offline Oscar Arce

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2016, 12:17:00 PM »
Well remember in Saunders first season in charge young Bobby Campbell was used up front with Sammy Morgan and they were both prominent in a 3-0 League Cup Replay win over Everton at Goodison. He was a good goalscorer in the lower leagues notably with Bradford, 60 is way too young. RIP Bobby.

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2016, 12:43:08 PM »
RIP.

Offline dcdavecollett

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2016, 02:42:52 PM »
Sad to hear this news. I saw the goal he scored against Forest in Vic Crowe's last home game in charge.

I understand that as a young player, he was a heavy drinker. Whether this continued through his career, I have no idea.

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Re: Bobby Campbell
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2016, 03:51:25 PM »
I must admit I'd forgotten about him until he was mentioned on Villa Players Hit or Miss over on "off topic"

I remembered him once his name was mentioned, a strong centre forward, who obviously went on to do well at Bradford.

60 is no age these days - very sad to hear this news.

 


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