Bellamy

[The Hooded Claw]

Re: Bellamy

I don’t think it matters if he’s a Cardiff fan or not. When was the last time that we had a manager who was a fan?
He got as far as assistant manager at Anderlecht, so he must have some ability.
He quite probably needs some out of the game, though, or else he would surely have stayed at Anderlecht.
I see him as misunderstood and I wish him well in his recovery.

[PhyllisStant]

Re: Bellamy

Imagine having Bellamy as a manager where you worked - still think it would be a good idea? The one thing you want from a manager is consistent and predicable behaviour. He may be knowledgeable and at times inspirational. But surely we want good people rather than brilliant (at times) assholes

[WJ99mobile]

Re: Bellamy

I cannot see a scenario where Bellamy would be a good manager

Good coach perhaps but not manager, he would be too volatile for most

[B. Oddie]

Re: Bellamy

I don't buy any of this prodigal son stuff

He's from Cardiff but I dont think , like bale , he was ever really a cardiff fan

He's got a lot of issues going on and I fear that he just isn't cut out for the job

I think his temper would lead to a lot of clashes within the club and within the game

Agreed.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Bellamy

I don’t think it matters if he’s a Cardiff fan or not. When was the last time that we had a manager who was a fan?
He got as far as assistant manager at Anderlecht, so he must have some ability.
He quite probably needs some out of the game, though, or else he would surely have stayed at Anderlecht.
I see him as misunderstood and I wish him well in his recovery.

It doesn't matter but some are holding up the fact he apparently has some connection to the club as a reason for giving him a crack. He's a mercenary Scouser who moved to us as a stepping stone in his career.

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Bellamy

It doesn't matter but some are holding up the fact he apparently has some connection to the club as a reason for giving him a crack. He's a mercenary Scouser who moved to us as a stepping stone in his career.

I don't want to piss on anyone's chips here but most professional footballers are mercenaries who move about for their career.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Bellamy

I don't want to piss on anyone's chips here but most professional footballers are mercenaries who move about for their career.

Didn't say they weren't

[Rjk]

Re: Bellamy

It doesn't matter but some are holding up the fact he apparently has some connection to the club as a reason for giving him a crack. He's a mercenary Scouser who moved to us as a stepping stone in his career.

I think he took a hit on his wages to come here. It was a big deal for us at the time. Doesn't make him a good manager though

[Jordi Culé]

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Didn't say they weren't

So Bellamy had a career plan then which involved coming to City and maximising the opportunities presented to him?

We're holding him to account for having that audacity?

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: Bellamy

For me he did nothing but good for us in both spells and the emotion the 2nd time when we got promoted seemed genuine

Interesting article on Wales online as to why he returned and the fact that Anderlecht would welcome him back

For me would absolutely love to see him as our manager - don't care who he supports - think it is worth a shout and could be the start of a long term plan - the alternative at the moment with McCarthy is a probable relation scrap

As others have said he seems to have done well at Anderlecht

[Trigger]

Re: Bellamy

At least we wouldn't be bored. I'd love to see how it would go.

Managers don't stick around long anyway.

Not going to happen given how things ended for him here.

[UNDERHILL1927]

Re: Bellamy

So Bellamy had a career plan then which involved coming to City and maximising the opportunities presented to him?

We're holding him to account for having that audacity?

Read what I post before commenting, might be better moving forward. Some fans hold him up as a good manager due to the fact they see it as some big home coming. I've pointed out that this is bollox as he's a big Liverpool fan. That's it, if you want to argue whether footballers are mercenaries or not I'm sure someone else will oblige

[Vindec]

Re: Bellamy

Originally I thought he would make a poor manager as he has the knack of falling out with people and was/is a volatile character that would not be a good fit for developing youth or getting the best out of senior players. However, he has played for the best team in the land, has worked with youth at Anderlecht - a team who prides itself on developing players and has worked alongside Vincent Kompany who by all accounts has done a good job in Belgium. I'm now coming around to the view that Bellamy should be given a chance at some point.

He's unlikely to leave a job in a City which he is obviously attached to and has the drive and knowledge to develop youth and get the best out of the limited players we have at our club. It's worth a shot at some point - but not necessarily now - especially if we become seriously threatened with relegation. However, first I would like to see any managerial change accompanied by changes at the top in the whole way in which the club buys and develops players.

[Bald Barry Bastad]

Re: Bellamy

For those who don't understand him or doubt his credentials read his autobiography. It's s great read and shows you why he has everything we need right now in a manager.

[Whisperer]

Re: Bellamy

For those who don't understand him or doubt his credentials read his autobiography. It's s great read and shows you why he has everything we need right now in a manager.

Just read the WOL article and it seems to me that he needs to get off the pity pot…feeling sorry for himself for working away from his family and needing counselling fcuck me he needs a reality check of what normal folks daily struggles are currently.