Campbell is his own man but learned much from father

Campbell said he has learned a lot from his father, whose passion for the game remains undiminished at the age of 64, as he demonstrated two weeks ago when he stormed on to the pitch to remonstrate with the referee during Arbroath’s Scottish Cup tie against Ayr.

However, Campbell Jr insists he is very much his own man.

He said: “My dad doesn’t take a step back from anything – you just have to look at his pitch invasion!

“We are different personalities but I learned a lot from him, and his character is what makes him the man he is.

“I have picked up lots of good stuff from him but you like to forge your own career. I am pleased with that as I am quite an independent person. I am really proud of what I have achieved at Oriam and now in coaching I am trying to bring my own twist to it.”

Campbell also finds himself in the unusual position of coaching his brother Iain, who is still a key player for Montrose. He says they are different personalities but in a similar way to his dad and his twin brother Ian are.

When asked what it is like coaching ‘Yano’, his brother replied: “It is rewarding on occasions but very challenging . . .

“Anyone who knows my brother and me, we are contrasting. We are probably similar to what my Uncle Pink (Ian) and my dad are like in terms of personalities and outlook.

“Depending on what mood Iain is in will determine how successful the day is going to be.

“But he has been really good this season and has earned a new contract which is richly deserved.

“He is maturing – albeit a bit later than I would have liked!”