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Craig Bellamy
Born: July 13, 1979
Height: 5' 8" (173cm)
Hometown: Cardiff, Wales
Nationality: 
Welsh
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WelshPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 1996-2000 | Norwich City |
| 2000-2001 | Coventry City | |
| 2001-2005 | Newcastle United | |
| → 2005 | Celtic (loan) | |
| 2005-2006 | Blackburn Rovers | |
| 2006-2007 | Liverpool | |
| 2007-2009 | West Ham United | |
| 2009-2011 | Manchester City | |
| → 2010-2011 | Cardiff City (loan) | |
| 2011-2012 | Liverpool | |
| 2012-2014 | Cardiff City | |
| Managerial | 2024- | Wales |
Sports Mole has 547 articles about Craig Bellamy. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview:Wales vs North Macedonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Wales and North Macedonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 09:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Faaa-mo-690504091274d614296199.jpg "Celtic manager Martin O'Neill on October 29, 2025")
Celtic manager latest: New frontrunner breaks silence as Martin O’Neill issues “honest” update on future
Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy breaks his silence after becoming the bookmakers' favourite to become the new manager of Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.Nov 14, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fcraig-bellamy.jpg "Wales head coach Craig Bellamy on November 5, 2024")
Preview:Liechtenstein vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Liechtenstein and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 13, 16:36
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Preview:Wales vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Wales and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 11, 17:32
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England 3-0 Wales: Highlights, man of the match, stats as first-half blitz secures another win for Thomas Tuchel
Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins and Bukayo Saka score the goals as England record a 3-0 victory over Wales in Thursday night's international friendly.Oct 9, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Fvincent-kompany.jpg "Manager of Bayern Munich Vincent Kompany during a press conference after his side's game against Heidenheim, on December 7, 2024")
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany 'big fan' of Leeds United defender following failed transfer swoop
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is reportedly a huge fan of Leeds United defender Joe Rodon, whose stock has supposedly risen threefold over the past two years.Oct 9, 10:50
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England injury news: Harry Kane emerges as 'major doubt' ahead of Wales clash with Thomas Tuchel set to pick new captain
England captain Harry Kane emerges as a 'major doubt' for Thursday's friendly against Wales at Wembley, with Thomas Tuchel likely to select a new skipper for the match.Oct 8, 16:05
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Preview:England vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's international friendly between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 16:00
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Preview:Wales vs Canada - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Wales and Canada, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 20:57
Preview:Kazakhstan vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Kazakhstan and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 20:01
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Preview:Shkendija vs The New Saints - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Shkendija and The New Saints, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 13, 10:20
Belgium 4-3 Wales: Craig Bellamy refuses pity after agonising World Cup qualifier defeat in Brussels
Craig Bellamy says he will take pride from the character that Wales shown in a 4-3 defeat to Belgium in World Cup qualifying on Monday night.Jun 9, 22:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F27%2Fharry-wilson.jpg "Harry Wilson celebrates scoring for Wales in March 2021")
Wales predicted XI vs. Belgium: How Craig Bellamy could line up for World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wales could line up for Monday's World Cup qualifying clash with Belgium.Jun 8, 00:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fwales.jpg "Wales celebrate scoring on March 22, 2025")
Preview:Wales vs. Liechtenstein - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Wales and Liechtenstein, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 18:16
Preview:North Macedonia vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying clash between North Macedonia and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 09:28
Preview:Wales vs. Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Wales and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 15:35
Preview:Wales vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Wales and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 17, 12:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fkerem-akturkoglu-can-kahveci.jpg "Turkey's Kerem Akturkoglu celebrates with teammate Can Kahveci on September 9, 2024")
Preview:Montenegro vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Montenegro and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 17, 11:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fharry-kane_2.jpg "England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on September 10, 2024")
Final UEFA Nations League standings: The story of 2024-25 Nations League, from Ronaldo records to San Marino miracle
With the first phase wrapped up, Sports Mole offers a comprehensive UEFA Nations League update, including final group standings and the story so far.Nov 17, 06:00
Preview:Turkey vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Turkey and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F38%2Fenzo-maresca.jpg "Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 21, 2024.")
Chelsea bidding to extend 20-year streak versus Newcastle in EFL Cup fourth round tie
Chelsea will be bidding to extend a 20-year streak when they square off against Newcastle United at St James' Park in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.Oct 30, 11:20
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Manchester City vs. Copenhagen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Copenhagen.Oct 12, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fcraig-bellamy.jpg "Craig Bellamy, Wales head coach: Wednesday July 10, 2024")
Preview:Wales vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Wales and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 10:09
Preview:Iceland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Iceland and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 11:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F37%2Fcraig-bellamy.jpg "Wales boss Craig Bellamy celebrates win over Montenegro on September 9, 2024.")
Wales boss Craig Bellamy hails UEFA Nations League victory in wet Montenegro
Wales boss Craig Bellamy describes the conditions of the UEFA Nations League win over Montenegro on Tuesday night as the "toughest" he has experienced.Sep 10, 08:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Faaron-ramsey_1.jpg "Wales captain Aaron Ramsey on September 6, 2024")
Preview:Montenegro vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Montenegro and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 12:11
Preview:Wales vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Wales and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 4, 14:39
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Preview:Luton Town vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Luton Town and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 10, 11:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F32%2Fscott-parker.jpeg "Bournemouth boss Scott Parker on August 13, 2022")
Preview:Cadiz vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly between Cadiz and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 2, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fcraig-bellamy.JPG "Craig Bellamy as Burnley assistant in November 2023.")
Wales confirm appointment of Craig Bellamy as new head coach
Burnley assistant and former striker Craig Bellamy is confirmed as the new head coach of Wales.Jul 9, 10:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F14%2Foli-mcburnie.JPG "Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie celebrates scoring against Chelsea on April 7, 2024.")
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 18, 10:03
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Premier League predictions gameweek 29: One True Pairing vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on One True Pairing for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 29 of the 2023-24 season.Mar 15, 11:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F19%2Fnedum-onuoha.jpg "Queens Park Rangers' Nedum Onuoha pictured on March 24, 2012")
Exclusive: Nedum Onuoha on the highs, the lows and THAT Sergio Aguero goal
Former Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers defender Nedum Onuoha speaks to Sports Mole about the highs, the lows and that Sergio Aguero goal in 2011-12.May 13, 10:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F16%2Fniccol.jpg "Burnley's Nick Pope and Nathan Collins celebrate after the match on April 21, 2022")
Preview:Burnley vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 5, 12:05
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Anderlecht say Craig Bellamy is leaving coaching role for mental health reasons
The Welshman has been working as one of manager Vincent Kompany's backroom staff.Sep 12, 19:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F24%2Fgareth-bale.JPG "Wales attacker Gareth Bale pictured at Euro 2020 on June 16, 2021")
Five talking points ahead of Wales's clash with Denmark
Wales fans are not allowed to attend the last-16 tie in Amsterdam while Gareth Bale has not scored in 14 internationals.Jun 25, 09:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F23%2Faaron-ramsey.jpg "Wales' Aaron Ramsey during the warm up on June 5, 2021")
Five talking points as Wales prepare for Italy clash
The group winners will play their round of 16 tie at Wembley.Jun 19, 11:27
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Cardiff suspend two academy staff members over bullying allegations
The Championship club have launched an investigation in close liaison with the Football Association and the EFL.Mar 13, 12:46
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