Magpie Campbell hits out at ‘fat belly’ criticism

NEWCASTLE new boy Sol Campbell has branded criticism of his physical condition as “pathetic” and vowed he will be back to peak fitness “in three or four weeks”.

The 35-year-old former England centre-back was labelled “fat belly” on Magpies’ supporters’ message boards after the publication of a less-than-flattering training photograph over the weekend.

Campbell accepts he has work to do but claims his current state is no cause for concern.