Bobby Campbell

[Villafirst]

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.

[Fasth56]

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.

[villan from luton]

He certainly looked a very good prospect when he came on the scene, RIP

[Ron Manager]

He was physical and showed some early promise.I liked him

[Oscar Arce]

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.

[cdbearsfan]

RIP.

[dcdavecollett]

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.

[castlefields_villan]

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.