10 Facts About Campbell Forsyth

Robert Campbell Forsyth was a Scottish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper for St Mirren, Kilmarnock and Southampton.

Campbell Forsyth made four international appearances for Scotland, all in 1964.

Campbell Forsyth joined St Mirren in April 1955, shortly before his 16th birthday, where he stayed for five years, making over 100 first-team appearances.

Campbell Forsyth suffered an injury and veteran keeper Bill Brown was brought back; Campbell Forsyth never played again for the national side.

Campbell Forsyth immediately replaced Tony Godfrey and settled in quickly at The Dell, with his fine displays between the posts playing a prominent part in "The Saints" successful push for promotion.

Campbell Forsyth retained the No 1 shirt for the start of the Saints' debut season in the top flight but in the eighth game of the season, on 17 September 1966, he broke a leg in a collision with Denis Hollywood and Liverpool's Ian Callaghan, being replaced in goal by David Webb.

Campbell Forsyth misjudged Shilton's long punt upfield, which, instead of splashing harmlessly in the mud, spun off The Dell pitch and flew over Campbell Forsyth's head into the goal.

Martin played the next five games, but after three straight defeats, Campbell Forsyth was recalled although he was unable to halt the club's slide down the table.

Campbell Forsyth then became a corporate host for the Marriott hotel and country club at Dalmahoy near Edinburgh.

Campbell Forsyth continued to serve Southampton as a scout; amongst the players that he recommended to the club were Jim Steele and Gerry O'Brien.