Bellamy to stay with Wales as Burnley move off
Summary
Craig Bellamy, the Wales football team manager, will remain with Wales after plans for him to become Burnley's new manager did not go through. Discussions between Bellamy and Burnley ended mainly over disagreements about which assistant coaches would join him.Key Facts
- Craig Bellamy was considered to replace Scott Parker as Burnley manager.
- Burnley approached the Football Association of Wales about Bellamy taking the job.
- Bellamy had talks with Burnley but the move did not happen.
- The main issue was disagreement over Bellamy’s backroom staff joining Burnley.
- Bellamy was a coach at Burnley from 2022 to 2024 and briefly acted as caretaker manager.
- Bellamy became Wales manager in 2024 with a contract through 2028.
- Wales did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a penalty shoot-out loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The 2028 contract includes Wales competing in the European Championships hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
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