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Redknapp recommends Sol Campbell

Campbell is currently a free agent after his sensational exit from Notts County, where he decided to walk out on a five-year-contract following his debut for the League two outfit.

But Redknapp admitted he can understand the difficulties that faced Campbell after a career at the highest level.

"Obviously they are a forward-thinking club but it is difficult when you have been a top player and you suddenly drop down all those divisions," he said.

"Obviously he has looked at it and thought 'what am I doing here' but to be fair to him, he's walked away from a big contract so money was not the big factor for him."

"I couldn't bring Sol to Tottenham, it's impossible. All I said was that I think he can still play Premier League football somewhere," said Redknapp.

"It would be a bigger problem than it would be worth (bringing Campbell to Spurs), but if a manager rang me up from another Premier League club looking for somebody, I'd say 'take him'."

"No. I am sure he will keep himself fit and if a club has got any sense they will get him in now, let him train and do a deal for January," he said.

"When January comes round I would recommend him to anyone."

Gary Parkinson is a freelance writer, editor, trainer, muso, singer, actor and coach. He spent 14 years at FourFourTwo as the Global Digital Editor and continues to regularly contribute to the magazine and website, including major features on Euro 96, Subbuteo, Robert Maxwell and the inside story of Liverpool's 1990 title win. He is also a Bolton Wanderers fan.