Campbell sorry for Molineux madness

BLACKPOOL striker DJ Campbell has issued an apology following a moment of madness that has left him staring at a three-match ban.

Campbell was given a straight red card by referee Neil Swarbrick in the 43rd minute of Saturday’s 4-0 hammering by Wolves at Molineux, using both hands to push defender Richard Stearman in the face.

It was an act described by manager Ian Holloway as “unacceptable” and at a time when Blackpool were already trailing to a Matthew Jarvis strike, there was no way back for the Seasiders, who capitulated after the interval as a goal from Jamie O’Hara and two late Sylvan Ebanks-Blake strikes sealed Wolves’ win.

For a player who had previously been booked just once this season, and sent off once in his career, his actions were totally out of character.

Holloway claimed Campbell had had his Achilles scraped and been kicked “however many times” by Stearman, but ultimately was unable to defend his nine-goal leading scorer’s response.

Campbell will now miss next Monday’s Bloomfield Road clash against Chelsea, as well as trips to Blackburn and Fulham at a crucial time when the club are looking to stay out of the relegation zone.

Responding on Twitter, Campbell said: “Peeps sorry about yesterday I’ve let my team mates & u guys down, I no I play with 2much passion but that’s how I am wish I could take it bk (sic).”

Holloway, who will likely sit down with Campbell today to discuss the matter once the dust has settled, said: “He’s lost his cool.

“I can’t defend him, and he didn’t help his team out. Normally he helps us out brilliantly, but unfortunately he let us and himself down.”