I wanted to save face with Strachan. [85] Blackburn had previously opened discussions about paying 2 million to remove the clause with Bellamy but negotiations had not been completed when Liverpool made their bid. [122] Bellamy scored in four consecutive home-league matches against Coventry, Leeds, Watford and Reading but rarely trained as much as the first team to rest his knee, which was swelling profusely after games. [204], Bellamy has described himself as a "keen" supporter of both Liverpool and Cardiff City. [37][39] Newcastle manager Bobby Robson later wrote that Bellamy was "a great player wrapped round an unusual and volatile character". 01:41 On this day - 1 Feb 2014: Bellamy scores for seventh PL club 01/2/2023 CC AD; 01:49 Newcastle edge Man City in seven-goal classic 21/8/2022 CC AD; 02:24 Flashback: Newcastle 4-3 Man City 12/12/2021 CC AD; [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. [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. [137] On 27 November, Dalglish withdrew Bellamy from the team for the game against Manchester City following the suicide of his friend and coach Gary Speed. Obituary. Craig Douglas Bellamy was born on 13 July 1979 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, the second of three boys born to Douglas and Angela Bellamy. Detailed. Craig Douglas Bellamy was born on 13 July 1979 at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff,[3] the second of three boys born to Douglas and Angela Bellamy. You might've loved him if he played for your team, or hated him if you supported their rivals. Having represented Wales at several youth levels, in 1998 at the age of 18, Bellamy made his senior debut for Wales against Jamaica. This is an overview of the career of a manager. As Premier League managers shifted toward favouring strikers with a more physical presence, Bellamy adapted to a wider role, studying leading wingers such as Franck Ribry to improve his game. He is known as one of the greatest coaches in NRL history. [123] After playing the subsequent game against Portsmouth, Bellamy missed the next five games due to a buildup of fluid on his knee that required rest. Storm coach Craig Bellamy has Gatorade poured over him after winning the 2020 NRL grand final. Craig Bellamy (born 3 October 1959), also known by the nickname of "Bellyache", is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the head coach of the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and a former player. He met with Speed in Cardiff to discuss his future. [80] Bellamy described the presence of Hughes and Wales teammate Robbie Savage as a major factor in his decision to join the side. It's often spoken about him wanting to be based in Queensland in the twilight of his career to be closer to where his daughter lives. [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. [147][151] Bellamy was injured during a league match against Watford in October; damage to his ankle ligaments ruled him out for nearly a month. [106] Bellamy arrived as part of Manchester City's increased spending following the investment of the Abu Dhabi United Group; Wayne Bridge, Nigel de Jong and Shay Given also arrived within a week. He described himself as "a kid who knew he was going to be a footballer and thought he knew it all". After Cardiff manager Dave Jones' sacking, Bellamy became a surprise favourite to succeed him. [118] The next week, Bellamy was allowed to train with Cardiff City, fuelling speculation he might sign for his hometown club. As in 2023, Craig Bellamy's age is 43 years. [18] Bellamy's homesickness was lessened after he became friends with another apprentice from Cardiff, Tom Ramasut, but problems with his discipline became commonplace. [206] Their second child, Cameron, was born in January 2001 and their third, Lexi, in 2007. [27] By November, he was one of the leading goalscorers in the First Division and was rewarded with a new five-year contract. He was the captain of the side from 2007 to 2011, when he stepped down from the role due to recurring injuries. [51], Bellamy underwent knee surgery during the summer break and was originally expected to be fit in time for the new season. [43] Newcastle enjoyed a positive start to the season and moved into first place on 18 December 2001 after a 31 win over Arsenal. [199] He stepped down from his coaching role at Cardiff in January 2019 to defend himself against a claim of bullying a youth-team player. The question is - how well do you remember his whole career? The Clarets are looking to plot an immediate Premier League return. [3] He made his professional debut for Norwich on 15 March 1997 under manager Mike Walker at the age of 17, as an injury-time substitute in a 20 defeat to Crystal Palace in the First Division, the second tier of the English football league system. Coach Craig Bellamy said he felt they done enough work with a new-look line-up to successfully take on the . . 10. [72] Bellamy was told to apologise to Souness but refused to do so and was subsequently excluded from first-team training. he is one of famous rugby league footballer and coach with the age 61 years old group. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. [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. [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. [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. In-demand Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has ruled out retirement but says all other options remain on the table beyond this NRL season. [170] Toshack praised Bellamy following the victory, stating, "Craig has been excellent. At the time of his birth, the family lived on Swindon Street near the Splott district of the city, a traditionally working-class environment. . O casal tem trs filhos, filhos de Ellis, que atualmente um membro do sistema de desenvolvimento da juventude em Newport County , e Cameron e filha Lexie. At the time of his birth, the family lived on Swindon Street near the Splott district of the city. My chest was tight because I'm asthmatic. [101], Bellamy spent mid-2008 in the Algarve training with a physiotherapist to regain fitness. [4], Bellamy's father was a keen football fan who supported Cardiff City and Bellamy's first experience of professional football was watching a Football League Fourth Division match between Cardiff and Newport County during the 198788 season, which the home side won 40. [61] After a poor start to the season, Robson was sacked after four league matches. He was named Great Britain's captain for the final group game, from which Giggs was absent. He also criticised Bellamy's goalscoring record, commenting; "he's averaged 9.3 goals per season. In his first season, Bellamy scored 14 goals for the side and was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award. [122] He made his debut for Cardiff on 21 August in a 40 win over Doncaster Rovers, in which he scored from a 35-yard (32m) free kick. how much he loved the game. "[171] When Giggs returned to the Wales squad in November 2006, Bellamy was relieved of the captaincy but was named vice-captain. The goal meant Bellamy became the first player to score for seven different clubs in the Premier League. [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. [52] After returning from injury, Bellamy made his UEFA Champions League debut against Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv and was later given a retrospective three-match ban for headbutting Tiberiu Ghioane in the latter stages of the match. 2. Craig Bellamy is a Welsh international footballer who signed for Cardiff City for a second time in August 2012. "[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. [195], Bellamy returned to Cardiff as an academy coach on a voluntary basis. [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. "[155], Bellamy first represented Wales at schoolboy level in 1994 but came under pressure in an under-performing side. [41] Bellamy scored his first Premier League goal for Newcastle in a 11 draw against local rivals Sunderland at St James' Park on 28 August 2001. [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. Bellamy was reluctant to join the club, preferring a move to Newcastle; he met with Coventry manager Gordon Strachan to discuss the transfer. [45] Under Robson, Bellamy formed a productive strike partnership with Alan Shearer; the pair scored 41 goals between them during his first year. [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. 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". Celtic had the option of making the transfer permanent at the end of the loan. Wales took an early lead through Simon Davies before Alessandro Del Piero levelled after 30 minutes with a deflected free-kick. At the time of his birth, the family lived on Swindon Street near the Splott district of the city, a traditionally working-class environment. By Bloomberg Law. [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. [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. Craig Bellamy (rugby league), better known by her family name Craig Bellamy, is a popular Australian rugby league footballer and coach. I'm not sure my body will think that's a wise thing in due course, but it kept me playing for that period. [8][70], Blackburn finished in sixth place in the Premier League as Hughes built the team's attack around Bellamy. Craig Bellamy kicks a chair in epic coach box blow-up during NRL Grand Final of Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers. [117] On 11 August 2010, he was left out of his club's 23-man Europa League squad to face Timioara. [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. [61] In March 2004, media reports stated Bellamy threw a chair at first-team coach John Carver after a public argument between the pair. [96] The fee paid for Bellamy was a club record at the time. [111] After the match, a fan invaded the pitch but was escorted from the field; Bellamy and the fan exchanged words, prompting the player to shove him in the face. Edit . Bellamy was substituted minutes before the end of normal time. [193], Bellamy's career was severely hampered by persistent injuries that restricted both the amount of time he could train and the number of matches he could play in close proximity. The top-six finish marked a vast improvement on the previous season's 15th position, qualifying the club for the 200607 UEFA Cup. "[212], In 2013, Bellamy released his autobiography entitled GoodFella which was ghostwritten by journalist Oliver Holt. [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. He has grown into the job since he has been with us, he has understood the extra responsibilities and it showed on the pitch. Those closest to Bellamy insist it is now a genuine three-horse race. Library Library. He later stated; "I wasn't going to sing the national anthem and nor was any other Welsh player. 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. Trivia He started his own foundation to help disadvantaged children in Sierra Leone, a town he personally visited. [125] Cardiff were challenging Norwich City for the second automatic promotion place in the final stages of the season when Norwich were due to meet Derby County. [7] At the age of five, Bellamy and his family moved to the eastern suburb Trowbridge, which is part of a council estate built in the 1960s. He eventually reached a settlement with the club to cancel the final year of his contract, allowing him to leave. He received his first career red card on 7 February 1998 in the 23rd minute against Manchester City, but finished his first full season with 13 goals from 38 appearances, while playing mostly as a central midfielder. Craig Bellamy has been appointed as Vincent Kompany's assistant manager at Burnley. Craig Bellamy was born on July 13, 1979 in Wales (41 years old). The smart money says it will be around Easter when Craig Bellamy officially announces the end of his 21-year reign at Melbourne. Bellamy was paired with John Polston but found the experienced defender difficult to work with and believed Polston tried to "humiliate" him. [18][20] Bellamy reached a turning point in his career when his girlfriend Claire became pregnant while he was a youth player. Traditionally, the ruby has been regarded by ancient Hindus as the "king of gems". Craig Bellamy dropped the bombshell in a phone conversation late on Friday afternoon. 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. He helped Cardiff reach the play-offs before they were defeated in the semi-finals. Nationality: Wales. Kobe Bryant's family and LA County reach $28.85 million settlement. [89] In his first appearance following the court case, Bellamy scored two goals during a 40 victory over Wigan Athletic on 2 December 2006. The country was still suffering from the effects of a long civil war that ended five years previously. In the first leg, Newcastle secured a 40 victory, in which Bellamy assisted Wayne Quinn and Shola Ameobi before scoring his first goal for the club in the second leg. The altercation occurred when the squad was travelling to play a UEFA Cup fixture with Real Mallorca and Bellamy refused to travel. Things to do Food and Drink Theatre and Arts Family and Kids Music and Gigs Movies TV . [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. In 2010, he became a charity champion for Noah's Ark, a charity that was aiming to raise 7 million to complete a construction project at the site. Research genealogy for Craig Bellamy of Scotland, as well as other members of the Bellamy family, on Ancestry. [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. Soon after, the under-10s side of local team Caer Castell FC was formed, and Bellamy scored all four goals in the club's first fixture. Former Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy is back in English football after being appointed as Burnley's new assistant manager. Craig Bellamy Net Worth Craig Bellamy has an estimated Net Worth of $2 Million in 2022. Net Worth: $25 Million. He was fined two weeks wages by the club. Craig Bellamy As a professional, you're taught from a young age to despise losing. [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. (Getty) With his wife, son, daughter and grandchildren in attendance, Bellamy was also surprised with the presence of his sister, Gail. 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. Norm unexpectedly died in an accident at the local cement works, when he was 51. "[26] One training session left him "nearly in tears" after Kevin Scott repeatedly singled him out. When asked about such a move, Bellamy said he would "love to play for Cardiff". [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. At the time of his birth, the family lived on Swindon Street near the Splott district of the city, a traditionally working-class environment. Scroll below to find out more about Craig's bio, net worth, family, dating, partner, wiki, and facts. Bobby Robson, who managed Bellamy for several years at Newcastle, described him as "the gobbiest footballer I've ever met" but also "one of the most committed". [52] On 13 November 2002, he scored two goals, including a 90th-minute winner, in a 32 win over Feyenoord, which took Newcastle into the second group stage of the tournament. [120] Cardiff manager Dave Jones confirmed Bellamy would become team captain for the season with former captain Mark Hudson named club captain. [132], Bellamy returned to Manchester City for pre-season training but was placed in the club's reserves and was excluded from the first team. [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. His performances led to a permanent place with the Canary Rangers, Norwich's youth development side. [8] Bellamy's interest in the sport grew rapidly; he regularly attended Cardiff matches at the club's home ground Ninian Park and played in ABC Park near his home with his older brother Paul and his friends. [113] After a run of seven consecutive draws in the Premier League, during the last of which Bellamy was sent off for two bookable offences, Hughes was sacked as manager and replaced by Roberto Mancini. Lucie: No doubt Craig Bellamy is the best coach of the decade, but the longevity and multifaceted success of Wayne Bennett's career cannot be triumphed in the GOAT debate. [176] Speed committed suicide two weeks after the Norway match; Bellamy's next appearance for Wales was as captain in a memorial match against Costa Rica with Ramsey absent. [58], During mid-2003, Bellamy was advised that he required surgery on his knee but decided to postpone the operation to play in two Euro 2004 qualifying matches for Wales at the start of the 200304 season. Craig Bellamy (born 3 October 1959), also known by the nickname of "Bellyache", is an Australian professional rugby league football coach who is the head coach of the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and a former player. [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. The Storm announced on Wednesday that Bellamy would be at the helm for an incredible 21st season in 2023. [110] A week later, he scored two goals against Manchester United in a 43 defeat. Bellamy, 63, has been coach of the NRL club since . 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. He started his own foundation to help disadvantaged children in Sierra Leone, a town he personally visited. We encourage you to research and examine these records to . Mrs. Annie Vivian Bellamy was born on Sunday, October 27, 1929 in Beaufort, North Carolina to the late Guy Dill Parker and Annie Geneva Parker. [143][144] Bellamy also played a pivotal role in the club's run to the FA Cup final, providing the assist for Andy Carroll to score the winning goal as Liverpool beat local rivals Everton 21 at Wembley to reach their first FA Cup final in six years. Craig, 20, was on a part-time. She married Norm Bellamy and had two kids - daughter Gail, and son, Craig. The fragility he has got in the muscles has stopped him from being a higher player". 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. [193] He also blamed Bellamy's relative lack of trophy wins during his career as partly to blame; "a lot of managers signed him but a lot of managers got rid of him as well; all were trophy winners, but none of them won anything with Bellamy in the team". [43], Bellamy was one of four players sent home from a winter training camp in La Manga after missing a team meal in honour of former chairman John Hall. He returned and scored in a 21 win against Barnsley on 2 October. [224] In 2009, 1,600 boys aged between 11 and 14 played or trained in the league on a daily basis. Bellamy has been reportedly offered a 10-year deal to assume the role of coaching director from 2022, sitting above the newly-appointed Broncos coach Kevin Walters. [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. "[33], Bellamy became Coventry's record signing, joining on 16 August 2000 as a replacement for Robbie Keane. [69] On the final day of the season, Celtic led rivals Rangers by two points heading into the team's final fixture against Motherwell but suffered a defeat that, coupled with a Rangers win over Hibernian, cost them the title. Before the match, Bellamy telephoned his former Norwich and international teammate Robbie Savage who played for Derby, and offered the players 30,000 if they won the match. I was wearing a kit about three sizes too big for me, I touched the ball twice, we lost 20 and it was over. [102], On 19 January 2009, Bellamy completed his move to Manchester City on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee believed to be around 14 million, reuniting with his former Blackburn manager Mark Hughes. He received offers from Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City but rejected both when Liverpool and Tottenham showed an interest in him. [104] Hughes stated, "I'm sure Craig will be excellent for us, I think people will soon see why I wanted to bring him to the club". He expressed frustration over Benitez's decision to use his final substitute in the match to make a defensive change despite trailing 20. [130] Instead, his former Norwich teammate Malky Mackay was appointed and did not confirm whether he would attempt to sign Bellamy. No information available. Biog. [155] Bellamy retired from football on 22 May 2014, saying; "I guess over the years I've become accustomed to the pain from various injuries, but for the last three to four years I've been on anti-inflammatories every day. "[91] Riise refuted Bellamy's description in his own autobiography and said the incident was much more violent and that Bellamy took several forceful swings with the club at him before leaving. Claire Bellamy, 38, sold the stunning. [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. 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. [30] He made his return to the first team against Port Vale on 22 April 2000 and finished the season by scoring goals in consecutive matches against Barnsley and Sheffield United. [112] The relationship between Bellamy and Mancini had a difficult start after a clash over training schedules. [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. [142] In the final on 26 February, Liverpool met Cardiff City; Bellamy featured as a second-half substitute in place of Jordan Henderson but he did not take a penalty in the ensuing shootout after asking to be omitted from the five nominated takers. 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. [11] He went on to attend Rumney High School,[12][13] but left the school with no GCSEs. His advisor had recently met former footballer John Fashanu and telephoned him for advice, leading to Fashanu arriving at the meeting unannounced. On the 10th anniversary of gary speed's shocking death, widow louise (pictured) opens up in her first interview on how she and her two sons . 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. 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