Campbell backed by Wright

Sol Campbell, 44, was unveiled as Macclesfield manager on Tuesday, joining on an 18-month contract. The 'Silkmen' currently sit bottom of League Two and five points adrift of safety.

Former Macclesfield boss Paul Ince labelled the move as "sad", believing that Campbell should begin his managerial career higher up the football ladder.

Wright was more supportive, however, as he spoke to 'Sky Sports' about his former teammate's appointment. Asked if he was surprised that Campbell opted for Macclesfield, he remarked: "No, not really. I'm not surprised because that's the way it's gone in the past.

"I've seen people like Tony Adams start right at the bottom with Wycombe. Sometimes it can hinder you to start further up.

"I think by starting where he is, he can only go one way and you're hoping that he is successful because they'll be a lot of people looking at him to see how he does and I for one hope he's a massive success."

"Hopefully he'd have done his homework on the team and the league because I think you need to know what you're going into.

"Then hopefully the players will respond to his experience and the fact he's one of the great players.

"Hopefully he'll be able to get his message across and help Macclesfield climb up the table and do whatever he wants them to do.

"We know that in the past great players haven't made great managers but you're hoping with the right preparation and the right team around him they'll help him to know the league and help him succeed there."