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Sol Campbell has called for Tottenham fans to move on from his controversial transfer to the club's arch-rivals Arsenal, with the former England defender admitting he is impacted by the abuse he still receives over 20 years on.
Campbell made the switch between the North London clubs in 2001 under the Bosman ruling after his Tottenham contract expired.
The central defender had publicly claimed he would stay at Tottenham, before making the surprise switch, leading to him being branded a 'Judas' by fans of his former club.
Sol Campbell has appealed to Tottenham fans to move on from his controversial transfer
Campbell was branded Judas by Spurs fans after his free transfer to Arsenal back in 2001
Speaking to The Guardian, Campbell revealed he is shocked at the abuse he still receives over the move, including a chant with the line 'having a party when Sol Campbell dies'.
'It's almost as though people have forgotten how to be human,' Campbell said. 'Wishing and hoping that someone is going to die? And you're