Update given as Everton send a message of support to former footballer Kevin Campbell who is “very unwell” in hospital.
The 54 year old, who initially started his professional career at Arsenal, reportedly fell ill last week and was ‘rushed to hospital’.
The football community, including fans, players past and present, staff and clubs, has rallied around Campbell, with well wishes flooding social media at the weekend, while also highlighting Campbell’s impact both on and off the field.
Everton wrote in a tweet: “We have been made aware our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very unwell.
“Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time.
“Sending all our love, @1kevincampbell. ๐”
His former teammate Ray Parlour also sent a heartfelt message: “I hear my ex-teammate Kevin Campbell is struggling at the moment.
“All your friends and family, all the football family are right behind you Kev. I know you’re a strong character mate, stay positive.
“I’m sure everybody is on your side trying to help you, so hopefully get well soon mate and you’ll be back flying as usual.”
Arsenal also tweeted: “Everyone at the club is sending love to Kevin Campbell and his family, following news that our former striker is very unwell. Weโre thinking of you, @1kevincampbellโค๏ธ”
We have been made aware our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very unwell.
Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time.
Sending all our love,โฆ pic.twitter.com/9uPfKZpxp0
โ Everton (@Everton) June 2, 2024
Everyone at LFC is sending their thoughts and best wishes, @1kevincampbell โค๏ธ
โ Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 2, 2024
Get well soon Kevin ๐ on the front foot best drink of the week. Enjoy the โ๏ธ and a ๐๐ฃ and Happy Birthday if itโs yours ๐ฅณ๐ป pic.twitter.com/CFmZdylhgZ
โ Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) June 2, 2024
Everyone at the club is sending love to Kevin Campbell and his family, following news that our former striker is very unwell.
Weโre thinking of you, @1kevincampbell โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/j3n3FVNyWj
โ Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 3, 2024
Campbell, who rose from Arsenal’s youth system, made his debut in 1988, then had loan spells at Leyton Orient and Leicester City, before becoming an integral part of Arsenal’s 1990-91 league winning squad.
He played a role in helping the Gunners secure the FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993, as well as the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.
Then following his time at Nottingham Forest and Trabzonspor in Turkey, Campbell joined Everton on loan in March 1999.
He netted nine goals in the last eight Premier League matches which helped prevent Everton’s relegation.
Subsequently, Campbell made a permanent move to Everton that summer and remained with the club for over five seasons.
He ended his professional career with stints at West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City, accumulating a total of 148 goals from 542 appearances.
Since retiring, Campbell has been actively involved in the media as a pundit for various media outlets.
@1kevincampbell sending my prayers and love to my best friend ๐๐ฟ๐ โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/4eXQZRnK21
โ David Hillier (@davehillierr) June 2, 2024
Letโs hope he makes a speedy recovery @1kevincampbell ๐๐ป๐๐ป pic.twitter.com/v8k3ENSJME
โ CRAZYGOONER ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ (@BillyKilby) June 2, 2024
Twenty-five years ago we were in need of a hero. Duncan had been sold from under our noses and relegation loomed. You stepped up and saved us.
Now youโre one of us, every single Evertonian is there for you big man. Come on Super @1kevincampbell ๐๐ป pic.twitter.com/8IWWYIJpwjโ Lee Mc (@LeeFMc83) June 2, 2024
Our hearts go out to former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell, who is reportedly in hospital battling kidney failure.
Stay strong, @1kevincampbell. We’re all behind you. ๐โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/zCCDiZmbBB
โ DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) June 2, 2024
Get well soon Super Kev, we are all thinking and praying for you ๐โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/JjrKKJtIqg
โ John Williamson (@willow1886) June 2, 2024
From the bottom of our hearts from EVERYONE at The Winslow.
We just wanna say SJPER KEV CAMPBELL.@1kevincampbell
You have a massive place in ALL Evertonians ๐๐๐
We’re sending You a Huge SPEEDY RECOVERY WISHES & kindest regards to All your friends & Family .
Dave ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/X1iC3nW5xxโ TheWinslowHotel (@TheWinslowHotel) June 2, 2024
The reason I absolutely love @Everton always loved Super Kev Campbell and through all the tough moments with my 10kโs he sent me a message of support. Met him numerous times and he loves every single blue as if we were his flesh own flesh and blood ๐. Prayers are with you Kev ๐ pic.twitter.com/spEh6dtvPh
โ Phill Hayward – 10k a day for a year ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐๐ป (@Haywaphi17) June 2, 2024
Super Kev was there for me when battling stage 4 cancer, even today, I will be there for him, absolute top man, all with you big man ๐๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/3Q8KDCpyll
โ Col Martin (@bluecolin1878) June 2, 2024
Thinking of and praying for Kevin Campbell!
From the first day I arrived @Everton, he welcomed me with open arms and supported. While providing guidance for a newbie to the Prem.
Keep fighting Kev and know you are supported by so many.
โ Brian McBride (@BMcBride20) June 2, 2024
Hoping you get yourself well soon @1kevincampbell
Top blue, top man ๐ pic.twitter.com/wNOOMLbGZCโ Mark Thomas (@dixiedeansboots) June 2, 2024
Fans joined Everton in taking to send a message of support to Kevin Campbell who is “very unwell” in hospital…
@EvertonNewsFeed: Sending all our thoughts to Super Kev @1kevincampbell ๐
@stevie_hutch: Fantastic striker and servant to Everton FC. Thinking of u ๐ Stay strong lad ๐ช
@footballtravs: Sending all the best and love and thoughts to Kevin and the family, really sorry to hear this ๐
@thelestershire: Sending love and thoughts to Kev and his family.
@chlaverda: Wishing you well Kev you got this ๐โค๏ธ
@j1fozfoster: A great number 9 we would have gone down without him also a great bloke and someone that engaged with fans both in person and on socials come on big man
@NeilSolan: Absolute legend and a top bloke. Get well soon Kevin ๐ช
@aaron_fowle: Get well soon super kev blue through and through,we are all with you big man ๐๐๐๐๐
@timjollylee: Thoughts with @1kevincampbell and his family right now. Praying for Kevin’s recoveryโค๏ธ
@stuie1963: Please keep fighting Kev. Sending love to you super bloo
@Toffeegirl1027: Sending @1kevincampbell & his family love & best wishes. Praying for a speedy recovery ๐
@AndyHow81609621: Send love and hugs to kevin and his family, and will always be an arsenal legend
@arj0133: I met him in a Cardiff nightclub and he was really friendly. Sending him my best wishes
@Orient_Ed: Thoughts are with Kev and his family….really hope he pulls through.
@Frankelbucks: Met him through work once. An absolute gentleman. Get well soon big man โค๏ธ
@UpperGwladysBlu: Love you Super Kev! ๐๐๐ป @1kevincampbell
@Pandamonium1881: Letโs hope the fight he showed along with the rest of the Oโs team in 1989 comes to the fore. We are all with you Kev โค๏ธ ๐
@hannah_cassidy: ๐ Super Kev
@sabre1873: Absolute legend. Keep fighting and get well soon Super Kev!
@jonesynator: I loved Kevin, as a neutral and a kid, watching him at Arsenal with wrighty during that era. I desperately hope he gets better. I really do. Big love
@creanjoe63: Kevin is a great footballer and an incredible person my thoughts and prayers ๐ are with him and his family at this time
@GrahamH2000: As a Liverpool fan I am sending all my best wishes get well soon Kevin Campbell
@jshelley1979: Thoughts with super Kev and his family. He always comes across as such a nice and decent guy fella
@DarenGame: Wishing him all the best ๐๐ฅฐ๐ช๐ป
@terry77owen: Great player but most importantly a genuinely lovely bloke. Get well soon Kev ๐
@villa1st: Villa fan sending best wishes. Kev is a lovely bloke.
@GISPip: Super Kevin Campbell – one of our best ever PL strikers, what he did in that first season for us saved the club. ๐
@JamieTulacz: All the best Super Kev, hope that you recover soon. One of the good guys for sure!
@CoppellRob: Get well soon Super Kev
@heno07: Wishing you all the very best SuperKev. A huge hero to many of us and hoping you pull through and make a good recovery.
@1BearTruth:
Super, SuperKev ๐ถ
Super, SuperKev ๐ถ
Super, SuperKev ๐ถ
Super Kevin Campbell
Stay strong, keep fighting & get well soon!! ๐โฝ๐ช๐ผ
@1kevincampbell
@craig_pankhurst: Please get well soon, Kevin ๐
@roger_whitehead: Not just an Everton footballer, but an Everton captain and always promotes our club. Get well soon, super Kevin Campbell ๐ ๐
@wilkinsonpete: Prayers with Kevin & Family
@nubster09: Come on Super Kev – fight!

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