Bobby Campbell

Robert George Campbell (23 April 1937 – 6 November 2015) was an English professional football player and later manager. Playing career Campbell began his career with then-Second Division side Liverpool in 1958, making his debut against Sheffield United on 15 September. He won England Youth international caps during his three year stint at Anfield. Campbell left Liverpool in the summer of 1961, joining non-league side Wigan, before returning to the football league by joining Third Division side Portsmouth in November, who went on the win the league that season. During his first two seasons at Portsmouth, his playing time was limited due to injuries, and was mostly playing for the reserve side. Campbell became a regular in Portsmouth's squad in his third season, when he played 30 games and scored twice. Campbell joined Fourth Division side Aldershot in 1966, and retired shortly after due to injuries. Coaching and managerial career After injury ended his career in 1966, he turned his hand to coaching. He returned to Portsmouth as an assistant-coach in 1967. He moved on to Queens Park Rangers in 1971, serving as the assistant to Gordon Jago. He helped the club achieve promotion from the Second Division in the 1972–73 season, finishing second in the league.