Craig Bellamy is a soccer player from Wales. Craig Bellamy reacts after coaching his 500th NRL game. [93], In the first match following the incident, a Champions League last-16 round match against Barcelona, Bellamy celebrated his goal that tied the score at 11 by emulating a golf stroke. [63], During mid-2005, Bellamy attracted interest from numerous clubs, including Aston Villa, Fiorentina and Benfica, before agreeing terms with Everton following . Speed sought Bellamy's opinion on his replacement as captain; the pair agreed on Aaron Ramsey, who was appointed soon after. For the 201011 season, Bellamy dropped a division to the Championship to represent his boyhood club Cardiff City on a season-long loan. [167], Hughes stepped down as Wales' manager in 2004 and was replaced by John Toshack. believed to be a family illness, was delaying his . [89] In his first appearance following the court case, Bellamy scored two goals during a 40 victory over Wigan Athletic on 2 December 2006. Coach Craig Bellamy said he felt they done enough work with a new-look line-up to successfully take on the . Anderlecht . "[72] Bellamy rejected a 6 million transfer to Birmingham City to move to Celtic. Bellamy won support from his midfield partner, the experienced Peter Grant, who struck up a friendship with Bellamy. More stories from Sport (Australia) . [15], At the age of 15, Bellamy moved away from Cardiff to start his youth apprenticeship with Norwich, being placed with a local family along with another apprentice. [216] Bellamy is an advocate of mixed martial arts and has sponsored some of the fighters who train at Tillery Combat, a gym in Abertillery, Wales, providing them with supplements, kit and management advice through his company Shin2Chin. Once Uncle Bobby Robson had left he went fucking nuts. [103] Bellamy later said Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp informed him that, despite having no interest in the player, Manchester City had threatened to sign Redknapp's transfer target Wilson Palacios as retaliation for Tottenham signing Bellamy. Bellamy became involved in a row with his club side Newcastle over his participation after he postponed a knee operation to play in the qualifiers. The side also reached the semi-finals of the League Cup before being eliminated by Manchester United. [174], In October 2010, a 'club v country' row emerged as Bellamy played a full match for Cardiff City despite his manager Dave Jones claiming Bellamy was too injured to play for Wales. Craig Bellamy Birth Name: Craig Bellamy Occupation: Soccer Player Born In: Wales, United Kingdom Birthdate: July 13, 1979 Age: 43 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: Welsh Sexuality: N/A Craig Bellamy was born on the 13th of July, 1979. He described himself as "a kid who knew he was going to be a footballer and thought he knew it all". Left to cherish his memories are his loving siblings: Donna McAndrews, Randolph Bellamy, Jr., Sharon Ahmed and Patrick Thomas, loving. He has credited the conception of his first child as a catalyst for his career that saw him become more determined to become a professional footballer, stating, "I have had the career I have had because of that moment when Claire phoned me up to tell me she was pregnant". Bellamy's mother worked as a cleaner and his father worked at the nearby Allied Steel and Wire site that overlooked the family home,[4] where he remained until the plant's closure in 2002. Bellamy instead moved to West Ham United on 10 July 2007 for a fee of 7.5 million, signing a five-year contract as the club brought in several new players including Kieron Dyer and Scott Parker under new chairman Eggert Magnsson. The question is - how well do you remember his whole career? [218] He decided to set up a charity in the country and, on 6 May 2008, plans for The Craig Bellamy Foundation were announced in Sierra Leone. He scored his first post-return goal for Liverpool against Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup on 21 September, while his first league goal of his second spell came a month later against Norwich City in a 11 draw. [147][153], Bellamy's first goal of the 201314 Premier League season on 1 February 2014 was his side's opener in a 21 victory over Norwich City. [49] Bellamy refuted the accusations and stated the incident was sparked by the student slamming the car door on his leg after she refused to get out. [190] Hughes acknowledged that Bellamy developed a reputation as being sometimes difficult to work with but stated, "If you understand him and support him, he will play his heart out for you". Craig Bellamy kicks a chair in epic coach box blow-up during NRL Grand Final of Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers. The Storm announced on Wednesday that Bellamy would be at the helm for an incredible 21st season in 2023. At the time of his birth, the family lived on Swindon Street near the Splott district of the city, a traditionally working-class environment. His first goal was a 20-yard (18m) strike from the edge of the 18-yard (16m) box which was later named Goal of the Month for September 2009. So I did what everybody had told me not to do. Bellamy, however, backed out of the transfer after his final meeting with Moyes, describing him as "tense and hostile". The Welshman arrived at St. James' Park in. [205] Bellamy met Claire Jansen in Cardiff while they were teenagers. [214] These periods often coincided with periods of binge drinking; after Cardiff's defeat to Reading in the playoff semi-final, Bellamy went on a "two-day drinking binge". Bellamy's mother worked as a cleaner and his . [168] In October 2006, Toshack awarded Bellamy the captain's armband when Ryan Giggs was unavailable for a Euro 2008 qualifying match against Slovakia on 7 October 2006. [220][221][222] The first 15 children were enrolled at the academy in August 2010. Celebs Wiki Craig Bellamy fans also viewed: [100] He also began suffering from arthritis that required surgery; he made a brief return in October, playing two matches for Wales and one for West Ham. [54][55] Bellamy began suffering from tendinitis in his knee and, following the death of his grandmother, experienced personal issues that culminated in an argument outside a Cardiff nightclub with a stranger. [139] A visibly emotional Bellamy wept as the teams lined up before the match after Liverpool fans sang Speed's name and again on the bench after being substituted in the final minutes of the match. Over the course of a colourful career, he has also played for Newcastle United . [175] Toshack resigned in September 2010 and Bellamy later criticised his former manager, stating; "The height of Toshack's ambitions appeared to be making sure we didn't get too heavily beaten rather than actually trying to win games. Bellamy was subsequently given the club's inaugural Player of the Year award, which was voted for by fans,[8][84] and Hughes discussed plans with Bellamy to appoint him team captain for the following season. [12][17] The club invited Bellamy to a trial match in Somerset where he impressed and was asked to travel with the side to compete in the Dana Cup, an international youth football tournament held in Hjrring, Denmark. In 2007 he signed for West Ham United but injury disrupted his time there and in 2009 he joined Manchester City. Approx. [50] Newcastle's title challenge gradually faded and Bellamy missed most of the season's final months after tearing a tendon during a match against Sunderland. Share the best quotes by Craig Bellamy with your friends and family. [159][160] Bellamy made his international debut on 25 March 1998 at the age of 18 as a substitute in place of Gareth Taylor in a friendly game against Jamaica at Ninian Park. [40] Bellamy's Newcastle debut came in the UEFA Intertoto Cup, with the club drawn against Belgian side Lokeren. Enough of the moving and the following me round. "[38], Coventry looked to reduce their wage bill following relegation and accepted an offer of 6.5 million from Newcastle United for Bellamy. His advisor had recently met former footballer John Fashanu and telephoned him for advice, leading to Fashanu arriving at the meeting unannounced. This page will put a light upon the Craig Bellamy bio, wiki, age, birthday, family details, affairs, controversies, caste, height, weight, rumors, lesser-known facts, and more. Bellamy has been involved in numerous high-profile incidents during his career with teammates, managers and members of the public and was described by Bobby Robson as "the gobbiest footballer I've ever met". He missed several matches for Newcastle to ensure he was fit for Wales's matches. 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[224] In 2009, 1,600 boys aged between 11 and 14 played or trained in the league on a daily basis. MG'S NRL WRAP | Naming Craig Bellamy's Successor, Latrell Mitchell Return Date Set & Warriors Shoot Down Coaching Rumour !See . Born on July 13, 1979, Craig Bellamy hails from Wales, United Kingdom. [203] In July 2022, he rejoined Vincent Kompany and was named a first team coach at Burnley. [139] Speed's death prompted Bellamy to visit Steve Rogers, a psychologist, after fearing his own personal issues could leave him in a similar position. "[190] Bellamy's temperament and approach has seen him involved in several high-profile confrontations and led to him falling out with managers Souness and Roberto Mancini. [62][63], The arrival of Patrick Kluivert from Barcelona provided increased competition for Bellamy going into the 200405 season and the sale of his Wales international teammate Gary Speed further weakened his position at the club. He made his debut as a substitute in a match against San Marino, becoming the youngest player to represent the side. By Bloomberg Law. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Craig Bellamy: GoodFella, Craig Bellamy & Oliver Holt, Used; Good Book at the best online prices at eBay! [27] By November, he was one of the leading goalscorers in the First Division and was rewarded with a new five-year contract. [94] Although Liverpool had a disappointing finish in the Premier League, they reached the final of the Champions League where they lost 21 to A.C. Milan with Bellamy an unused substitute. "[212], In 2013, Bellamy released his autobiography entitled GoodFella which was ghostwritten by journalist Oliver Holt. He played one more season with the club in the Premier League, setting a new record by scoring for his seventh different club in the division, before retiring from playing in 2014. [165] In the 70th minute, Hartson received the ball and played-in Bellamy, who rounded Gianluigi Buffon to score Wales' winning goal. Bellamy did not employ an agent at the time so asked his financial advisor to attend the meeting. Nationality: Wales. The manager fielded telephone calls from the parents of other players who said Bellamy was too small to play in the side. [69] He scored a hat-trick for Celtic against Dundee United during a 32 victory and later scored the opening goal in a 21 victory over Rangers at Ibrox, a crucial game for Celtic. [57] Bellamy underwent the surgery but returned to Newcastle to be informed by Shepherd the club were willing to sell Bellamy if he failed to return to form. [206] Their second child, Cameron, was born in January 2001 and their third, Lexi, in 2007. [68] His last goal for the club came in a UEFA Cup group stage match against Sporting CP in December, a 11 draw at St. James' Park; it was his 10th goal for Newcastle that season. [193] Toshack did concede that Bellamy was an important attacking threat for the Welsh squad and that there was never a doubt over his inclusion. [8][70], Blackburn finished in sixth place in the Premier League as Hughes built the team's attack around Bellamy. In his first season, Bellamy scored 14 goals for the side and was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Scroll below to find out more about Craig's bio, net worth, family, dating, partner, wiki, and facts. Craig Bellamy (born 3 October 1959) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the head coach of the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and a former professional rugby league footballer. Liverpool manager Rafael Bentez had identified Bellamy as a replacement for Djibril Ciss, who had suffered a broken leg during an international fixture. With his Newcastle career in doubt, Bellamy later revealed he had feigned injury to leave a training session shortly before the Arsenal match. Storm coach Craig Bellamy opens up to Matty Johns on Face-to-Face about his incredible career, and what it was like to learn from the best in Wayne Bennett. Early life. [33] Interest in Bellamy grew during the summer; Norwich rejected an offer of 3.5 million by Wimbledon while Newcastle United showed interest but held back from making a bid because they were waiting to sell Duncan Ferguson to finance the transfer. [126] A defeat to Middlesbrough the following week confirmed a playoff place for Cardiff and Bellamy scored his last goal of the season with a volley in the 90th minute to draw away at Turf Moor against Burnley. [101], Bellamy spent mid-2008 in the Algarve training with a physiotherapist to regain fitness. Craig Bellamy of Great Britain celebrates with his team mate Tom Cleverley after scoring his team's first goal during the Men's Football first round. [76] Bellamy finished the season having scored 19 goals altogether for Newcastle and Celtic. [126][127] In the play-offs, he suffered a hamstring injury in the opening 20 minutes of the first leg away to Reading, forcing him out of the game. At . [26] Bruce Rioch was appointed Norwich manager in 1998 and instantly moved Bellamy from central midfield to attack. But I began to accept that, in football, you will win some games, and you will lose some games, with draws here and there, too. [18] His first year away from home proved troublesome and he describes it as "the hardest year of my life", regularly crying himself to sleep at night after suffering from homesickness. Robson persuaded Bellamy to attend the match after a lengthy discussion; Bellamy praised Robson's handling of the incident and blamed the argument with Carver on pranks that had got out of hand. His replacement was Graeme Souness, a coach with a reputation as a disciplinarian and he quickly clashed with Bellamy. Final of Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers for an incredible 21st season in.. 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