Fans of Everton have been gushing over Kevin Campbell after footage of a classic Toffees match emerged on social media.
On Thursday afternoon, the footage of two goals scored by Campbell during a 2-0 victory over Arsenal from 2000, which was originally posted by Everton but re-shared by @TheBlueRoomEFC, had fans gushing.
Do you believe that Kevin Campbell goes as an underrated former player?Yes, doesn't get the respect he deservesNo, he gets enough appreciation from fans |
“Goodison Park goes potty!”#GoalOfTheDay is @1kevincampbell’s first two for Everton. pic.twitter.com/xOnVuzfp2h
— THE BLUE ROOM – EVERTON PODCAST (@TheBlueRoomEFC) March 19, 2020
Love Kev! 9 goals in 8 games to keep us up! Amazing. Only started playing that season when he arrived.
— Chucks (@chucklesc85) March 19, 2020
Really underrated, one of our best ever signings, in terms of impacts at an important moment in our history
— rob jones (@rob9jones) March 19, 2020
He was brilliant for us, particularly that first season he signed.
— Wes Cartlidge (@wescart_) March 19, 2020
The, now, 50-year-old Englishman was situated at Goodison Park between 1999 and 2005, having arrived from Trabzonspor, initially on loan before the move became permanent, and departing for West Bromwich Albion (per Transfermarkt).
For the Toffees, the retired striker featured in 151 appearances, during which he bagged a respectable 47 goals and four assists (per Transfermarkt), which has left fans keen on their former man.
Super kev
— Darren McMenamin (@DarrenMcMenami1) March 19, 2020
Loved Super Kev???
— Alby Thomas(+) (@oldguy1878) March 19, 2020
I forgot how good @1kevincampbell was and how much of an impact he made
— Laf. P (@Paul34088722) March 19, 2020
What do we think?
After 51 goal involvements in 151 games (per Transfermarkt), it is no surprise that many Everton supporters hold their former player in such high regard.
As can be judged from the responses, it is very clear to see that Campbell still has the respect of many supporters and the old goal footage was a very welcome sight.