- Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell died earlier this month at the age of 54
- Campbell often wore bow ties in media appearances and Sinclair did the same
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair has paid a moving tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie.
Campbell died on the morning of June 15 at the age of 54, after falling ill earlier this month with reports indicating he had been hospitalized.
The news was of course greeted with an outpouring of emotion and love towards Campbell from his former clubs and good friends in football, namely Ian Wright.
Sinclair, who was also a close friend of Campbell, wore a bow tie during the Carabao Cup first round draw on Sky Sports in honor of the former striker.
Campbell was often seen wearing a bow tie during media appearances for the likes of Sky Sports and Arsenal.
Frank Sinclair (pictured) has paid a moving tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie.
Campbell (photo) was often seen wearing a bow tie during performances for Sky Sports, among others
Speak with The Nottingham sporthe revealed he wore it in honor of a friend who passed away suddenly because he was a fan of dickiw bows, saying, “So as a sign of respect for Lisa, I often wear the dickie bow, especially on Thursdays.”
After Campbell’s death was announced, Sinclair posted on times of need, thank you for all the support you gave me from a child on the streets of South London, you always said dream big.’
Mail Sport understands the former striker’s health problems started with a stroke a few months ago.
Campbell then suffered kidney failure and his weight had dropped to nine stone at the time of death.
The 54-year-old tried to be positive despite his declining health and had messaged his old Arsenal teammates to tell them he was doing well before his untimely passing earlier this month.
Former Premier League striker Campbell died earlier this month at the age of 54
Campbell became a fan favorite at Everton following their Premier League survival in his first season
After coming through the youth ranks in north London, Campbell made more than 200 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners before joining Nottingham Forest in 1995.
Campbell scored 22 times as Forest were promoted to the top tier in his final season at the City Ground before moving to Everton via a short spell in Turkey with Trabzonspor.
Campbell almost single-handedly saved the club from relegation in his first season at Goodison Park, quickly becoming a fan favorite and remaining a mainstay for the Toffees in subsequent years.
Campbell hung up his boots in 2007 after brief spells at West Brom and Cardiff City before moving into academia.