Arsenal Better Than Tottenham In Anyway - Sol Campbell

One of the most controversial footballers of his day, following his move from Tottenham to rivals Arsenal, Campbell has recently been in the headlines in England in relation to his ambition of one day becoming the Mayor of London.

Campbell recently saw that dream get dashed, as the ex-pro was left off the four-strong Tory shortlist to replace Boris Johnson.


The 40-year-old has moved on from that disappointment to give a new interview with ESPN, and Campbell voiced his unwavering opinion that Arsenal were better than Spurs in every way at the time of his move, he claimed shamed FIFA president Sepp Blatter has done a lot of good for world football, while he also announced there will be a non-white Prime Minister before a non-white England manager.

Extracts from Sol Campbell’s interview with ESPN are below:

…On not having any regrets about crossing the great North London divide

It was a move that I needed to make. Going to Arsenal was a big progression for me. Everything about Arsenal was better than Spurs at the time from the players, management to the mentality of the club and the facilities. I wanted to improve myself as both a person and a footballer. It was a highly controversial move and Spurs fans have not forgotten it, but it was the best thing that I could have done for myself.”

…On who will triumph in the Premier League this season

I think it’s going to be Arsenal’s year. For the second part of last season their form was fantastic and I think they will take this into the new season.

…On the ongoing crisis in FIFA and Sepp Blatter’s reign as President

Blatter has faced a lot of criticism, and rightly so but he is highly regarded by Africans, Asians and many other smaller national associations and we shouldn’t forget this. A lot of good work has been done during his presidency but, sadly, it will be overshadowed by all the bad things that have gone on.

…On racial equality within politics and football

“I think you will see a non-white Prime Minister in Downing Street before you see a non-white England football manager. For me, when it comes to race, the world of politics is changing faster than the world of football. If you look at the organisations that run football in this country, they do not reflect the contribution of black players.