Sol scoffs at 'Hog on the Tyne' nickname

Sol Campbell has lashed out at Newcastle fans for labelling him ‘Fat Belly’ and 'Hog on the Tyne' . The veteran defender, who recently joined the newly promoted club on a free transfer from Arsenal, blamed the Magpie’s training kit for making him look flabby. "I'm a naturally a big guy. I can't rush my conditioning, otherwise trying too much too quickly could result in injuries,” the former England star told The Sun newspaper on Monday. "It's pathetic. I'd been training for three days, just three days! I am three weeks behind everyone in pre-season. Don't they know I have just got married and been on honeymoon?” He added: "I accept the picture wasn't flattering and I do need to catch up on my level of fitness. But the training kit was not very flattering and showed up all sorts."