Campbell insists he will succeed

Former England international Sol Campbell was formally unveiled as new manager of the 'Silkmen' on Thursday after signing an 18-month contract.

The 44-year-old insisted he has the tools necessary to thrive as Macclesfield boss, saying: "I know some Macclesfield fans will probably be saying 'what is going on here?' But you've got an international footballer, who has been one of the best footballers in the world, coming to your club. I think it's a nice mutual balance there.

"I've studied a lot, and yes this is my first full-time job - I understand that - but I have got to start somewhere. I'm honoured to be here and I will work my socks off.

"I will bring all of my wealth of experience [to this job]. I know football inside out. I know how to manage people. I can communicate and I've looked at what I can do at the club. I think it's a great place for me to start.

"I am thrilled. I am going to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty. 

"I spoke to the owner and it was kind of simple. For me, having first my opportunity - hats off to Macclesfield - I am honoured to be here."

"When you are at this level, you literally have to do everything! I have to build a new team [of backroom staff] to help me.

"I don't want to go down, I don't want to have that on my CV and I'm going to work really hard to make sure that won't happen. It's going to be difficult but there's enough games left."