 Campbell and team-mate Craig Hinton started studying for coaching qualifications in 2008.Campbell then led the team to the quarter finals of the FA Cup in the 2007–08 season and became one of the most popular skippers at the club.Following the dismissal of Dave Penney as manager, Campbell was appointed caretaker manager of Rovers until the end of the season, with 12 games remaining in which to avoid relegation from League One.