Everton send support to Kevin Campbell after former striker taken ill
He played for the club between 1999 and 2005
Everton have sent their support to former striker Kevin Campbell after it emerged the 54-year-old is seriously ill in hospital.
It is understood Campbell, who became a fan favourite playing for the club between 1999 and 2005 having also won a league title with Arsenal, became unwell last week.
"We have been made aware our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very unwell," Everton said in a statement posted on X.
"Not just a great footballer but an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family well at this challenging time. Sending all our love."