Tottenham fans ignore Sol Campbell’s pleas and sing they’ll party when he dies
Tottenham fans ignored Sol Campbell's pleas for them to ease up on their abusive songs relating to his controversial transfer to Arsenal during their FA Cup progression.
Campbell joined Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer of 2001 following nine seasons at Tottenham and abusive chanting from the Spurs faithful towards the 48-year-old goes on to this day.
Following an emotional interview with The Guardian in which he begged for fans to stop and said he can't take his children to matches due to the abuse, supporters are said to have continued this weekend.
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Spurs beat Preston 3-0 through Son Heung-min's double and Arnaut Danjuma to secure progression into the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, with the Daily Mail reporting that fans sung a chant about being ready to party on the news of Campbell's death.
Spurs coach Cristian Stellini then said: "I didn’t hear this. I discover only now what you said. but I hope it never happens again."
Campbell had said: "It's almost as though people have forgotten how to be human. Wishing and hoping that someone is going to die? And you’re going to be having a party? What world are we living in?
"I know football has its tribalism but if no one around feels that this is unacceptable, well, we’re in a really sorry place."
Campbell secured a move across North London and went on to win two Premier League titles including the Invincibles season and three FA Cups under Arsene Wenger.
He would return to the club for a second spell in 2010 after leaving Notts County, also playing for Portsmouth and Newcastle before his retirement.
Campbell was labelled 'Judas' by Spurs fans after his transfer was confirmed, with his dream of going on to win major silverware proving to be a reality.
Then-Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein played a huge role in convincing Campbell to leave Tottenham, offering him support.
He said: "David Dein made me feel protected. He was going to help and promised to be there for me. Come to us, he said, and you will be part of our family. We will protect you."
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