Magpies release Campbell and Kuqi

Magpies release veteran pair - Yahoo! Eurosport

Newcastle have confirmed that Sol Campbell and Shefki Kuqi have left the club.

The 36-year-old former England defender and the 34-year-old one-time Finland striker have not been offered new deals after their respective short spells at St James' Park.

In a stroke, answering the long-burning question, the scourge of pub trivia night players, "What ever happened to Sol Campbell?". It is hard to believe that a year ago he was a factor as Arsenal progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Magpies clinch Campbell deal

Sky Sports | Magpies clinch Campbell deal

Newcastle United have finalised the signing of veteran defender Sol Campbell on a one-year contract.

In keeping with the theme, it's another defender on the move. This is a good signing for Newcastle if their expectations aren't too high. Sol had a great impact on Arsenal over a short period of time. I don't think he has the legs for an entire season. But if he can be professional and an example of what a Premier League quality player does and how one has to prepare and play, then they'll get their money's worth out of him.