Opening defeat for boss Campbell

Star Game
By Chris Phillips

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NEW Southend United boss Sol Campbell was encouraged by the Shrimpers’ performance in their defeat to Ipswich Town.
Campbell, who guided Macclesfield away from danger in League Two last season, took over at the League One strugglers earlier in the week.
And, despite starting his reign with a defeat at Roots Hall, Campbell was boosted by aspects of the display.
“There were a lot of positives,” said Campbell. “We started off well and we...