In his first season, Bellamy scored 14 goals for the side and was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award. [15] In 1993, his brother introduced him to his future wife, Claire; Bellamy credits the relationship as a key factor in moving him away from his early troubles. Over the course of a colourful career, he has also played for Newcastle United . Bellamy's mother worked as a cleaner and his father worked at the nearby Allied Steel . Bellamy ended his only season at Coventry with eight goals from 39 appearances. During the plane flight home, Benitez informed Bellamy the club were planning to sign a new forward at the end of the season and that he was free to move on. [194] In the latter stages of his career, as his pace diminished, he received praise from Paul Abbandonato of WalesOnline for possessing "leadership, drive, energy, work-rate and standards of excellence" during his last playing season. 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[215] In 2013, he failed to declare himself as the driver of a car that was caught by a speed camera and received a driving ban. [5][11] Despite being younger than most of the other players, he was selected to play and featured in his first match against Gladstone Primary School. "[33], Bellamy became Coventry's record signing, joining on 16 August 2000 as a replacement for Robbie Keane. The fragility he has got in the muscles has stopped him from being a higher player". [131] Bellamy asked Manchester City to release him on a free transfer after they priced him at 4,000,000. Bellamy returned to the Premier League later that year, playing one season with both Blackburn Rovers, where he was named the club's player of the year, and Liverpool, helping the club reach the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final. Craig Douglas Bellamy (born 13 July 1979) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a forward and is current assistant manager at EFL Championship side Burnley. In their opening match, Wales defeated Finland before facing Italy on 16 October 2002. [28][29], In December 1998, Bellamy suffered an injury to his left knee following a high challenge by Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Kevin Muscat that ruled him out for two months and left him with a puncture wound in his kneecap caused by one of Muscat's studs. The top-six finish marked a vast improvement on the previous season's 15th position, qualifying the club for the 200607 UEFA Cup. A hamstring injury sustained in a pre-season fixture against Ipswich Town disrupted Bellamy's start to the new season; he returned to action for West Ham in the third game of the 200809 season, scoring the third goal in a 41 win over Blackburn Rovers. The injury, however, continued causing problems and after playing in a 10 defeat to Wigan in February, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season. On 10 December 2000, he scored the winning goal in a 10 victory over Leicester City to gain his side three crucial points and Bellamy's form improved further after the arrival of his Wales strike-partner John Hartson. More stories from Sport (Australia) . [108] Despite investment, the side lacked consistency in the league, which Bellamy attributed to a "clique" of Brazilian players who had arrived at the club; Robinho, Elano and Gluber, with all of whom Bellamy clashed on several occasions. Before his passing in 1987, she was married to the late Jesse Edward Bellamy, Sr. for 37 years. [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. 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. We need two strikers near 20 goals. I'll restrict myself to the club based ones, and stay away . Liam O'Loughlin 3 min read Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has re-signed for a further five seasons, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2026 NRL season. Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Gatorade poured over him after winning the 2020 NRL grand final. [180] Bellamy ended his international career with 78 caps and 19 goals. He was later picked to represent both Cardiff Schools and a Cardiff and District side in national competition. Bellamy made only four further appearances during the season after suffering a knee injury against West Ham on 1 March. [217], In 2007, Bellamy was invited to visit Sierra Leone by a friend. [26] Bruce Rioch was appointed Norwich manager in 1998 and instantly moved Bellamy from central midfield to attack. [72] He made his debut for the club in a 20 defeat against Celtic's Old Firm rivals Rangers on 20 February. Craig Bellamy. Craig Bellamy As a professional, you're taught from a young age to despise losing. Those closest to Bellamy insist it is now a genuine three-horse race. So I did what everybody had told me not to do. [81] He made his debut on the opening day of the 200506 season in a 31 defeat to West Ham United but picked up a thigh strain that ruled him out for several weeks. Mancini had introduced double sessions, which Bellamy struggled to undertake due to his long injury history. [75] Bellamy's last game of his loan spell was the 2005 Scottish Cup Final, in which he secured the first major trophy of his career after Celtic defeated Dundee United 10 at Hampden Park. [116], In August 2010, Bellamy stated that he feared that he would be omitted from Manchester City's 25-man squad for the 201011 Premier League season and hinted at retirement. The decision reaped rewards immediately; Bellamy scored seven goals in his first eight league appearances of the campaign, including his first career hat-trick on 22 August 1998 in a 42 home win over Queens Park Rangers. 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. [31][32] Bellamy continued to experience soreness in the knee after his return for the remainder of the season but ended the campaign with a career high 19 goals in all competitions. [204], Bellamy has described himself as a "keen" supporter of both Liverpool and Cardiff City. [205] Bellamy met Claire Jansen in Cardiff while they were teenagers. On one occasion, Bellamy received a final warning from staff after he broke the arm of a trialist goalkeeper during a fight on the training ground; Bellamy later wrote that he believed Norwich showed him leniency when disciplining him in fear of losing a player regarded as having a bright future. David Brooks - every time I see him, I like him. Craig Bellamy has confirmed he hopes to step down as the Melbourne Storm's head coach at the end of the 2021 season. 1958 Bellamy was born 3 October 1958 in Portland, New South Wales, Australia. She married Norm Bellamy and had two kids - daughter Gail, and son, Craig. The question is - how well do you remember his whole career? 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. It surprised me how professional he was. Bellamy, fuelled by alcohol, remained irate and went to Riise's hotel room with a golf club. It was from his father where Bellamy inherited an appreciation for hard work. Bellamy travelled to Norwich by train on Saturday afternoons, then played a youth match on Sunday morning before returning to Cardiff. [148][149] He made the first appearance of his second spell a week later in a 10 win against Huddersfield Town. 2 Alabama . Although Wales endured a disappointing start to the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign, Bellamy was encouraged by the progress being made under Speed's management, including victories over Switzerland and Norway. [138] Two days later, Bellamy returned to the team and recorded assists for both Liverpool goals in a 20 win over Chelsea in the League Cup quarter-final, describing his performance as "one of the best games I ever played". [57] He finished the 200203 season with nine goals in 37 appearances as Newcastle finished in third position. He has previously coached the New South Wales State of Origin team. [145] He started in the final against Chelsea, which Liverpool lost 21. Bellamy commuted to Norwich, while Claire and Ellis stayed in Cardiff. As in 2023, Craig Bellamy's age is 43 years. [147] Talks over a possible transfer began and on 10 August 2012, Bellamy completed his free transfer to Cardiff City on a two-year deal. 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. Craig Bellamy comitted a catalogue of offences whilst playing for the Geordies. I have led a number of independent research, creative and consulting projects; primarily in the areas of educational design, digital humanities, and research. Associated With He played a few seasons alongside Steven Gerrard on Liverpool. [191] All activities were stopped in April 2017 due to financial irregularities. He is best known for being a Soccer Player. [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. On his return, Bellamy scored with a 20-yard (18m) free kick against Leeds United; Cardiff won the game 21. [202] He later worked as an assistant to Kompany before stepping down from the role in September 2021 citing mental health issues. I'm not being anti-English or anti-British you have to remember that we took some stick in Wales just for playing for Team GB. "[136], Bellamy's returning debut for Liverpool came against Stoke City in a 10 defeat at the Britannia Stadium. The case reached court in November but was dismissed by the judge; the defence stated that the prosecution's evidence "was a shambles". Their beauty speaks of strength and nobility of character. Over the next fifteen years, Bellamy gained 78 caps for his country and scored 19 goals. [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. [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. [24], As a young player, Bellamy was unafraid to voice his opinion to more senior members of the squad. [165][166] Consecutive victories over Azerbaijan put Wales into a strong position in the group but they failed to win any of last four matches, losing to Serbia and Montenegro (twice) and Italy, and drawing with Finland. Bellamy retired from international football following the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. [210] With Bellamy moving clubs on a regular basis, the family bought a permanent home in Peterston-super-Ely; Bellamy lived near his club and travelled home when possible. [30] The tackle caused so much consternation that Rioch had to be physically restrained by his coaching staff while Bellamy's Norwich teammate Iwan Roberts later admitted taking revenge on Muscat by stamping on his back when the pair met in a match two years later. [150] After one further appearance, he requested time off to deal with personal and injury issues and did not return to the first team until mid September. [201], In June 2019, Bellamy signed a three-year contract to become the under-21 team coach for Belgian side Anderlecht following the appointment of his former Manchester City teammate Vincent Kompany as manager. [21] Bellamy and Claire had their first child togethera son named Ellisat the ages of 17 and 16 respectively. You might've loved him if he played for your team, or hated him if you supported their rivals. Born in Cardiff, Bellamy began his senior playing career with Norwich City, where he made his professional debut in 1996. [99] Bellamy and his wife saw the birth of their third child during his early period at West Ham. 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Speed sought Bellamy's opinion on his replacement as captain; the pair agreed on Aaron Ramsey, who was appointed soon after. [78], With Newcastle seeking to sell, Bellamy attracted interest from numerous clubs, including Aston Villa, Fiorentina and Benfica, before agreeing terms with Everton following discussions with manager David Moyes. He spent two years with Bristol Rovers before being spotted by a scout working for Norwich City. [122], Bellamy's influence on the Cardiff team proved pivotal in the push for promotion, which included a 22 draw with league leaders Queens Park Rangers in April in which he scored the second goal. Craig Bellamy reacts after coaching his 500th NRL game. He also criticised Bellamy's goalscoring record, commenting; "he's averaged 9.3 goals per season. I was in a state. His replacement was Graeme Souness, a coach with a reputation as a disciplinarian and he quickly clashed with Bellamy. Youtube Lets Shake Hands, -moz-transform: translateY(100%); [137] 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. [130] Instead, his former Norwich teammate Malky Mackay was appointed and did not confirm whether he would attempt to sign Bellamy. Bellamy, 63, has been coach of the NRL club since . [77] Celtic, however, were unable to meet Newcastle's valuation of Bellamy or his wage demands. term as coach: 2.00 Years: Preferred formation: 3-4-2-1: Stats . 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. Craig Bellamy. Bellamy, however, backed out of the transfer after his final meeting with Moyes, describing him as "tense and hostile". [200] An internal investigation by the club later resulted in Bellamy issuing an apology over an "unacceptable coaching environment", although he was subject to no formal disciplinary action. Early in the season, manager Alan Curbishley was replaced by Gianfranco Zola but the club struggled for results. We encourage you to research and examine these records to . 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. After a brief return to the under-21 side,[159] Bellamy began to become a regular fixture in the senior squad during UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying and scored a late-winning goal in a match against Denmark. 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. Craig Bellamy age in year is 43 years old Craig Bellamy age in month is 523 months old Craig Bellamy age in day is 15930 days old Craig Bellamy age in hour is 382320 hours old Craig Bellamy age in minute is 22939200 minutes old Craig Bellamy age in second is 1376352000 seconds old Next Craig Bellamy birthday is on Saturday, July 13th 2024 Coach Craig Bellamy speaks to the media during a Melbourne Storm NRL pre-season training session at Gosch's Paddock on November 26, 2012 in. Shepherd threatened to sue the Football Association of Wales (FAW) if Bellamy featured for Wales but this was later dismissed. Bellamy missed both legs due to his knee injury that had plagued him prior to the matches and Wales lost 10 on aggregate. At . He also owns Cardiff Combat MMA gym. In March 2019, he was banned from driving again for 18 months after being found to be over the permitted alcohol limit while driving in Cardiff earlier that month. [3] The couple eventually moved into their own accommodation in 1996 after Bellamy signed his first professional playing contract. [52] In the second round of the Champions League, during a 41 home defeat to Internazionale, Bellamy received the fastest red card in the competition's history when he was sent off for swinging an arm at opposition defender Marco Materazzi five minutes into the game. [183] Bellamy and his other Welsh teammates were criticised for not singing the British national anthem God Save the Queen during the pre-match ceremonies. [184] The side won a 10 victory over Uruguay at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Tottenham bid an initial 6 million and eventually agreed a fee with West Ham but Bellamy refused to hand in a transfer request when West Ham asked him to, believing the club wanted to imply he had pushed for the transfer. His performances led to a permanent place with the Canary Rangers, Norwich's youth development side. [203] In July 2022, he rejoined Vincent Kompany and was named a first team coach at Burnley. [97] He made his West Ham debut in an opening-day 20 home defeat by Manchester City on 11 August. Melbourne Storm head coach and veteran of the NRL game, Craig Bellamy has revealed that 2023 could be his last in a full-time role with the club. [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. Enough of the absentee husband. Craig Bellamy plays for the team R.S.C. how much he loved the game. "Bellyache will do . Craig Bellamy has appeared to rule himself out of contention to take over as manager at former club Cardiff City. I wanted to save face with Strachan. 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