Kevin Campbell: Alan Smith pays tribute to his former Arsenal teammate

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Kevin Campbell has died aged 54, his former club Arsenal have confirmed.
Campbell played up front for clubs including Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Everton, scoring 148 goals in 542 club games across an almost 20-year career at the top.
After hanging up his boots in May 2007, Campbell went on to enjoy a successful media career working for, among others, Sky Sports.
Sky Sports News paid tribute to Campbell: "Kevin Campbell was a superb striker and a fans favourite everywhere he played. Latterly, he was a genuine friend and colleague to everyone at Sky Sports News where he brought tremendous warmth and energy to his insights and punditry.
"Kevin and his dickie bows every Thursday on The Football Show will remain in our fondest of memories. Our thoughts are with his family and friends and all those football fans who loved him."
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[@alanking8814]

Don’t care about the sporting rivalry (I’m a Spurs fan), my mum and I used to enjoy watching you play. Rest in peace, Kevin!

[@irielion3748]

Classy.

[@alexjeffery2014]

❤

[@ttube111]

Why do people say what team they support as if that would prevent them being nice lol so cringe

[@atarifan80]

A brilliant guy. Rest in peace Kev.

[@NT-tt5lj]

As an Arsenal fan I only got to know Super Kev though his work in the media yet after listening to him for a short while I became a fan of his personality and warmth.

[@chrisfraser5088]

My heart feels like it’s been ripped in two. 😢 You’ll be missed so much, Super Kev! Thank you Alan for keeping a positive spin on everything and remembering all the great times! ♥️

[@LeedsUtdfans]

I love Alan tribute Kevin without making it heavy and negative. That's what Kevin's spirits brought to Earth. Wish I'm the one who replaced Kevin.😮‍💨

[@richardholmes8027]

God rest Kevin. Seemed a great man and full of life. From a villan.

[@TheJdh4]

What a man, I'll say a prayer for Kevin.

[@WHU63]

Kevin was a diamond. Not only was he a great player, but he was one of the funniest guys I've ever heard. My condolences to his family, friends and former teammates. He will be missed.

[@PaoloLery]

Brilliant guy so sad ❤

[@anguswalsh2387]

Rest easy Kevin Campbell

[@caldeprince1317]

Rest in paradise legend🙏🙏🙏

[@ptrim1902]

Glad I was able to interact with the coolest former professional footballer. I am saddened by his passing, my condolences to all his family and friends. Kev, may you rest peacefully, you will be missed.

[@happyaslarry5839]

RIP big man, thanks for your hard work and enthusiasm

[@sigurdurmarolafsson4183]

Great player!❤❤❤ Deepest condolences from an Icelandic Liverpool fan. ❤❤❤❤

[@roberthayes9842]

A great striker, RIP

[@olu9983]

This hurts. This really hurts. I can't believe it.

[@Mr.MisterMister]

Just learned of Kevin Campbells passing. I had no idea he was ill so this is a shocker. RIP Kevin and condolences to his family and to the clubs he played for. From an LFC supporter and footy fan saddened by this loss.

[@dernawatipadang4270]

Great guy, RIP Kevin ❤❤❤

[@LJdeatz01]

RIP kevin a legend in my heart 🙏❤ to his family.

[@arifahmed2348]

😢😮 sad sad news he was a great player and a humble man I’m So shocked as a arsenal fan I was boy growing up and seeing him play On t v a true legend of the club and the gane

[@SJ-dm3eb]

Tragic news always came across as the most lovely fella.

[@dr.clivejames4567]

OMG!😱 no way!😨😲😰😭Kevin Campbell was a significant figure in my life. Living just around the corner from me in Brixton, he was my elder growing up, and someone I truly looked up to and admired. His reassuring and positive demeanour always stood out; whether he was training at our local, Brockwell Park or my Dick Shepherd School. Even after signing his first professional contract with Arsenal, and achieving fame and fortune, he never forgot his roots in Brixton, always returning to visit his friends and relatives, as he drove around the hood in his Mercedes coupe , with dignity and a down to earth humility. Kevin, you left us too soon. *🔜R.I.P* my big bro. 👊🙏✨💛💐⚰️😭😢💔

[@BradyPires7]

I'm shocked the legend that is Kevin Campbell has died, younger than me . I knew he was ill but wasn't expecting this news😢 rip sir Kevin

[@jackiesmith3684]

Rest in peace Kevin from a Hibs fan in Scotland thoughts go out to your family and friends rip Kevin and I hope your son follows in your footsteps sad day and no matter what football team you support show your respects to his family and friends

[@itzgmedmr9iceguy818]

Rest well Super Kev 🙏🏽😢❤

[@sparkvideos77]

RIP Kevin 🙏🏾

[@patrickroos739]

RIP Super Kev ❤

[@fractalofgod6324]

Played in the arsenal I grew up watching, same age as me, gutted by this news today. A proper baller was Kevin. Rest in peace fella.

[@thebandthatisDAVE]

Legend! What a fantastic man. Taken way too soon! Tragic. RIP Kev.

[@martel0041]

54's no age really... Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

I'd like to find out the 'real reason' for his very early passing.

[@RpS-]

@@user-sw2ob4iw1m it's a short term illness, nothing else to it.

[@A.s41886]

R.i.p legend

[@lukesyddall7386]

What a great guy, such a nice bloke! Quality footballer he was. RIP Kevin Campbell. God Bless you and all your family! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@andyhello23]

For all the people who stood on north bank back when campbell, and smith was our striking partnership, they will remember him He was a great partner for smith Remember kevin campbell was reason arsenal sold andy cole, ie cambell kept andy cole out of that arsenal team, meaning he moved on. R.I.P He gave his all for the shirt, and people who stood on north bank back then remember him partnering alan smith here. Ian wright will also remember him, so will paul merson Even though i stopped watching arsenal in 2002, people who saw arsenal in those years, remember kevin campbell, and appreciated he did his best for the team.

[@khalil7708]

I never stood with you but I will never forget him piviotal in the 91 team one defeat all season i think chelsea beat us 1-0. A legend gone to soon.

[@theconsolegymkid8312]

RIP Kevin, grew up watching you and you were one of my favourite players at Arsenal.

[@James-ny1lj]

Heart breaking. Loved watching him play at Goodison and scoring goals. Was a great player and was a great pundit who always had time for people.

[@bossdeman]

Rest in peace Kevin. You were a gentleman. And carried yourself brilliantly. Rest easy.

[@Martin-kl1vk]

Utd fan here and I think I can say that every man utd fan of my age 50 will remember Kevin we all ways think that because footballers are so fit that you think this just doesn't happen at his age so sad God bless

[@mazzd4908]

One of the good guys what a player what a man RIP Kevin 🙏

[@KwameAboagye-fh7gl]

Kev Campbell was a clinical striker for the Gunners. Kev was skilful as well as scoring with his foot or in the air. He was so tolerant as giving his opinion on the game. Rip, Kev Campbell 70-24.

[@dveryblueblood]

I still find it hard to believe

[@michaelmoore.5167]

Rip kevin 😢 im still stunned gutted legend great tribute alan.

[@markchappell1358]

RIP super kev. That goal against 7-1 smashing of Wednesday and the psg goal live with us forever

[@poppamic]

Such sad news. One of my favourite players back in the day ❤️🙏🕊️

[@nancymccarthy4953]

💔Super Kev, a true gentleman. Fabulous player, pace and power. Loved watching him at Arsenal. Devastating news. Rest in peace super Kev ❤

[@johnbritton8341]

RIP super Kev , Everton legend, what a great guy , one of the best

[@christontee]

RIP Kev, you always played with a smile

[@jaronleslie9190]

RIP Kevin 🙏

[@thoughtsofathinker2445]

top man, r.i.p

[@stevenhm1561]

My condolescence! Hopefully, many were inspired with his life!

[@marklowe6862]

R I.P.kev. ❤❤

[@abdikadirahmed9540]

met kevin back in 1994 at Oxford street in a shop buying clothes, i said hallo and still remember his firm handshake, legend RIP

[@steventownsend1344]

R.i.p kevin .true legend top bloke nice guy im leicester fan gutted to hear bout your passing .imet you once when you played for us leicester very nice humble guy.ul be missed .as i said r.i.p ur soul will live on .gutted

[@paulwhitehead1190]

Incredibly sad.. RIP Super Kev ❤🙏🏻

[@muhammadhanif4113]

Great man

[@KingAli-ds5et]

R.I.P Kevin !❤💙

[@MoneyRedRum]

Terrible news. Will miss him on the Highbury Squad podcasts. Beautiful human.

[@SirAntoniousBlock]

Lovely words from Alan.

[@hermenpdarocha1146]

God be with you, Kevin Campbell 🙏

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

The Skipper has gone. Led West Broms' great escape in 2005, regarded by Maths Profs as a feat greater than Greece winning Euros & Liecester winning PL. Odds were 10,000 / 1, but Kevin swooped in & turned Kittens into Lions. WBA Albion Baggies very SAD to lose 3rd Black legend before age 60. He was very loved at the Hawthorns & also a fine pundit. Laurie Cunningham, age 32 Cyrille Regis age 59 Kevin Campbell, age 54. Why do the nice guys go to soon?

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

He was an absolute ROCK for us at the Hawthorns.

[@George19672010]

R.I.P. Super Kev, Arsenal Legend 😥

[@davecooke914]

R.i.p Kevin Liverpool fan ❤️

[@user-bi3ww3im3s]

R.I.P Kevin and respect 🤝🫶🙏 totally shocked from a Leeds United 🦚🇮🇨 fan

[@mujeebahmed7940]

So sad.. kev will be missed so much 😢😢😢😢😢

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Kevin Joseph Campbell, you will be missed

[@Gary-mq2gn]

What a sad day 😢 RIP kev

[@kizismet]

Mekanin Cennet olsun Kevin 😞🌹

[@user-nd5fz5jd9o]

R I P kevin you were a nice guy mate condolonces to your familg snd friends mick wolves

[@agabiosazee978]

Still cant believe KC is no more. Greet player and pundit.

[@Mike20216]

Very sad news, he was a top bloke very likeable guy, awful for his family and friends. RIP

[@TheTelboy1234]

Rip King Kev🙏♥️

[@marathon6944]

Rip big man inspiration to black kids in the 90s

[@thesaintst1851]

Extremely sad news.. RIP Kevin

[@user-yu1lg1ip4n]

RIP Kevin

[@five55]

RIP super kev

[@mrleog8476]

😢😮😢🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️

[@arsenal10141014]

Great player. When he came into the arsenal team

[@Abhisham16]

Rip Super Kev 🙏🏻

[@anakinskywalker4817]

😢💔

[@stevejam767]

So sad. RIP Super Kev.

[@evonne_o]

😢

[@truthhurts1423]

Another short illness!

[@queensberryrulez5306]

MY NAME IS SUPER KEV CAMPBELL, HE SCORED IN A SCRAMBLE, HE KNOWS WHERE THE FUCKIN NET IS ♥️

[@user-ly8bq3tx5j]

well said smudger

[@bothdiet6190]

Very sad news all over the world 😢

[@A.s41886]

He died today.. damn

[@kdee8166]

RIP Kev.

[@paulharrington9680]

Cause of death? Anyone? Strange that it gets no proper mention in a "news" bulletin.😷

[@cihancan3041]

Is Kevin Campell the brother of soul Campell ?

[@thewhiterooster6160]

I’m a Spurs season ticket holder and I bleed lily white and navy blue. Today is a day I will put down my flag take the the Tube down to Finsbury Park and pay homage to not just a great nemesis goalscorer on the pitch but a top top bloke. RIP Kevin Campbell. You truly were a bloody nuisance to your neighbours from N17. Rest easy.

[@thomasennis4844]

0:28 p

[@Instasamps]

Very sad. A player I always admired. Always seemed a nice guy. RIP

[@masher71955]

RIP Mr Campbell

[@YOTD777]

RIP Kevin