Frank Campbell

Francis Stephen Campbell (3 March 1907 – 25 January 1985) Aged 24, he was spotted by scouts from Southampton and he moved to The Dell club in July 1931. His first-team debut came when he took the place of Bill Adams at right-half in a 2–1 debut against Tottenham Hotspur on 7 September 1931. although a fractured thigh put him out for several months mid-season.

He was a virtual ever-present in 1933–34 until March when a knee injury again put him out. His injuries developed into chronic arthritis, which forced him to retire at the start of the 1934–35 season after making a total of 89 appearances for Southampton, with five goals.

Later career On retirement from league football, Campbell worked for the Folland Aircraft company on the Isle of Wight, playing occasional matches for Newport, before moving to Hatfield, Hertfordshire, where he continued to work in the aircraft industry.