Happy Birthday to Dick and Ian Campbell

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Happy Birthday to Dick and Ian Campbell

Everyone at Arbroath Football Club would like to wish a very special Happy Birthday to Dick and Ian Campbell who both turn 65 today!

Since Dick and Ian were appointed at Gayfield in March 2016 alongside their friend and coach, John Young we have been treated to some of the best results and performances at Gayfield in recent times.

It started with our position in League 2 being confirmed at the end of the 2015/2016 season before a remarkable fight to win League 2 in their first full season in 2016/2017 before last season pushing 2 very good full time teams and a good Alloa Athletic side to make it into the Championship play-offs.

This season we have built on our progress last season and currently are enjoying a fantastic start to the season.

These results are of course due to the very talented squad of players that they have assembled who are all extremely talented and share a huge bond in and out of the dressing room.

Dick enjoyed a playing career spanning from 1970 to 1983 and played for Dundee United Youths, Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, Ross County, Brechin City and East Stirlingshire.

It has been over 30 years now in Management for Dick Campbell and well over 1200 games in charge which is a sensational record. Dick has managed Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline Athletic, Brechin City, Partick Thistle, Ross County and Forfar Athletic.

Ian also enjoyed a rich playing career which spanned from 1973 to 1987 as he played for Dunfermline Athletic (2), Arbroath, Cowdenbeath, Brechin City, and Montrose on loan. His record of 131 goals in all competitions for Brechin City is an individual goal-scoring record which will stand for many years to come.

Ian has also enjoyed a very successful coaching career spanning over 25 years which also included a spell as manager of Brechin City. As a coach and assistant manager, he has helped Dunfermline be promoted 3 times, Brechin City promoted 3 times, Forfar Athletic once, and of course won the League 2 championship with Arbroath.

With their passions and hunger for football showing no signs of letting up we are absolutely delighted that they are leading our club!

Happy Birthday Dick! Happy Birthday Ian!

Everyone at Gayfield wishes you both a very Happy Birthday!

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