DJ Campbell

Early career

Born in London, Campbell started his career at Aston Villa as a trainee, but was not offered a professional contract. In 2000, he moved into non-league football with Isthmian League Premier Division club Chesham United, scoring sixteen goals in 29 league appearances and forging a notable partnership with journeyman Peter Mallorie. On 20 May 2001 he signed for Conference National club Stevenage Borough. He made his debut on 21 August, scoring both goals in a 2–0 win over Hayes at Church Road, Hayes. In August 2002 Campbell was placed on the transfer list at his own request in order to gain regular first-team football, with club chairman Phill Wallace saying, "He's a very talented lad, and has every chance of playing higher so we won't let him go unless the terms are right for us." In September 2002 he was loaned to Billericay Town of the Isthmian League Premier Division, making his debut for them on 24 September in a 0–0 draw with Purfleet. In two years at Stevenage, Campbell made 23 league appearances, scoring three goals. On 4 February 2003 he moved to Yeading, who were then in the Isthmian League Division One North, on a free transfer. He had a successful spell at Yeading, scoring 83 goals in a total of 109 appearances in all competitions. He helped the club win promotion as champions of Division One North in the 2002–03 season. His skills were showcased in the 2004–05 FA Cup against Newcastle United on 9 January 2005, a game which was televised on BBC…

While a Yeading player, Campbell appeared for the England National Game XI – since renamed England C – the national team that represents England at non-league level.

He has formed Pro FC Trials, a series of football camps, with his former manager Martin Allen.

Yeading

Isthmian League Premier Division: 2004–05 Isthmian League First Division North: 2003–04 Middlesex Senior Cup: 2004–05 Middlesex Senior Charity Cup: 2004–05 Birmingham City

Football League Championship runner-up: 2006–07 Blackpool

Football League Championship play-offs: 2010 Individual

Yeading Player of the Year: 2003–04 Isthmian League Player of the Year: 2004–05 Isthmian League First Division North Golden Boot: 2003–04 Football League One Player of the Month: January 2006