Former Rangers coach lands first team job at Tottenham
He landed the job at the Light Blues after spells with Aberdeen and the Right to Dream Academy.
Following the recent appointment of Thomas Frank as our new Head Coach, we can now confirm the full composition of our men's first team coaching staff ahead of the new season. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 7, 2025
In February last year, Campbell took the decision to leave after the opportunity to work at RB Leipzig came up. In Germany, he has performed the role of Head of Player Development as he aided players with the transition of moving from youth level into first team football.
He will now work with the first team at Tottenham, who announced the full backroom staff of Frank this evening.
The Scot's new title is First Team Individual Development Coach.
As he left Rangers last year, Campbell signed out with an emotional message.
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He wrote on social media: "Privileged to have spent 3.5 years at RFC Youth working with some brilliant people on & off the pitch.
"An incredible opportunity that I never took for granted, from watching academy lads play for Rangers & forging careers in the game to winning the U18 League & Scottish Youth Cup.
"Overwhelmed by the messages I've received from players, parents and staff which have all been greatly appreciated."
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