Everton send touching message of support to hospitalised hero Kevin Campbell

02 June 2024 , 17:12

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Everton have sent a message of support to former striker Kevin Campbell (Image: Everton FC via Getty Images)

Everton have sent their best wishes to former striker Kevin Campbell, who is currently ill in hospital.

Campbell, who remains a hugely popular figure at Goodison Park, was admitted to hospital earlier this week due to health concerns, as first reported by the Liverpool Echo.

And Campbell's former club has now taken to social media to send their own message of support to the 54-year-old, who has been inundated with well-wishes from football fans over the course of the weekend.

In a message shared via the Toffees' official social media channels, the club wrote: "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."

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Everton's rivals, Liverpool, responded to the post with a message of their own which read: "Everyone at LFC is sending their thoughts and best wishes, @1kevincampbell."

Former team-mate Ray Parlour said: "I hear my ex-team-mate Kevin Campbell is struggling at the moment. All the football family are right behind you, Kev. I know you're strong character, mate."

"Stay positive. I'm sure everyone is on your side trying to help you. Hopefully, you get well soon mate and you'll be back flying as usual."

Campbell started his career as a trainee at Arsenal and made his debut back in 1988 against Everton. He went on to play for the likes of Leicester and Nottingham Forest before joining Everton, initially on loan, in 1999.

Campbell remains Everton's fifth highest goalscorer in Premier League history after scoring 52 goals in 139 appearances. He has worked regularly in the media for the likes of Sky Sports since hanging up his boots in 2007.

Upon hearing the news that Campbell was unwell, numerous messages of support were shared with him on social media. One user said: "Sending love, strength, and best wishes to Super Kevin Campbell."

Another person wrote: "Just heard about Kevin Campbell... sending all my love to him, praying he gets well soon", while another said: "Thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin Campbell and all his family and friends. Kevin is one of the nicest guys I've ever met really hope he makes a full recovery and gets better asap."

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