The Verdict
This was an excellent moment for Campbell and the Potters and it will hopefully be the kick-starter for the 21-year-old to get back into the sort of form he was in prior to his lengthy injury lay-off. There was no doubt that the forward was amongst the best performing players in the division before his spell on the sidelines and having that level of a threat back in the side is huge for O’Neill’s side.
There might have been some fear that Campbell would have lost a yard of pace or that ability to jink his way through defences as he did for his goal against Peterborough. However, the forward dispelled all of those thoughts and provided a clear reminder to the rest of the league over his quality.
Stoke are a good side this season and they are looking good for a play-off place, but Campbell elevates them to a new level when he is on form and at his best. If the Potters can get some confidence into him and keep him fit then there is every chance he could fire them closer towards the top two.