Black bloke. You know the one. Claims it was down to colour that he didn't become captain of England, manager of a top four club, president of the universe, and James Bond. Well, he's at it again, and this time he's prudent:
The former England defender Sol Campbell is considering joining the Conservative Party and believes he can have a major influence in securing “the black vote”.
Campbell, who retired in 2011 having won 73 caps for his country, said last week that he was thinking about joining the Conservative Party to fight Labour’s proposed introduction of mansion tax should they win the General Election next year.
However, speaking at the launch of his new biography at Cheltenham Literature Festival on Thursday, the former Tottenham and Arsenal defender admitted he is considering taking a more active role.
“[Let’s have] a conversation just to see where they want to go with things,” he said. “I think something has got to be offered for me to really think about it.
“I have got so much to offer. I think it is very important for the black vote. If the ‘black vote’ votes it will clearly push someone over the line. I am for getting people from my background to vote.”
He added: “If I am a consultant for the government then you can do your stuff but not be left with nowhere to manoeuvre.
“Politics is very hard work. You have to really commit to things. Some people get into it for the wrong reasons.”
And there's more:
The 40-year-old was then asked by a fan what he would do to stop England conceding so many goals and replied: "Get rid of Gary Neville and get me in instead!"
"I'm doing my coaching badges with the Welsh FA. I am in the last year of the pro licence. Whether I'm going to use it straightaway I'm not too sure. Whether I can use it here I don't know.
"But the career I have had should warrant me getting a job."
If he had a brain he'd be dangerous.
The former England defender Sol Campbell is considering joining the Conservative Party and believes he can have a major influence in securing “the black vote”.
Campbell, who retired in 2011 having won 73 caps for his country, said last week that he was thinking about joining the Conservative Party to fight Labour’s proposed introduction of mansion tax should they win the General Election next year.
However, speaking at the launch of his new biography at Cheltenham Literature Festival on Thursday, the former Tottenham and Arsenal defender admitted he is considering taking a more active role.
“[Let’s have] a conversation just to see where they want to go with things,” he said. “I think something has got to be offered for me to really think about it.
“I have got so much to offer. I think it is very important for the black vote. If the ‘black vote’ votes it will clearly push someone over the line. I am for getting people from my background to vote.”
He added: “If I am a consultant for the government then you can do your stuff but not be left with nowhere to manoeuvre.
“Politics is very hard work. You have to really commit to things. Some people get into it for the wrong reasons.”
And there's more:
The 40-year-old was then asked by a fan what he would do to stop England conceding so many goals and replied: "Get rid of Gary Neville and get me in instead!"
"I'm doing my coaching badges with the Welsh FA. I am in the last year of the pro licence. Whether I'm going to use it straightaway I'm not too sure. Whether I can use it here I don't know.
"But the career I have had should warrant me getting a job."
If he had a brain he'd be dangerous.
