Career
Born in Belfast, Campbell started his career at Aston Villa, making his professional debut in 1974. He failed to establish himself in the first team, making 10 league appearances for the club before being sold to Huddersfield Town in 1975. He joined Sheffield United in 1977, but left the club after just one season.
He briefly returned to Huddersfield Town for a second spell before signing for Halifax Town.
In December 1979, he joined Bradford City. He made over 300 appearances for the club, and became the club"s all-time leading goalscorer with a total of 143 goals.
In April 1982, Campbell was included in the Northern Ireland squad for the upcoming British Home Championship, and was subsequently capped twice during the tournament. He was also selected by his country for the 1982 later that year, but failed to make an appearance.
Campbell left Bradford in 1986 and joined Wigan Athletic, where he finished his playing career.
After retiring from football in 1988, he ran a working man"s club in Huddersfield.