Craig Bellamy in talks to become Burnley head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Wales manager Craig Bellamy is in advanced negotiations with Burnley to succeed Scott Parker as head coach. Discussions have intensified recently, and while a deal is not finalized, significant progress has been made. Bellamy's current contract with the Football Association of Wales was intended to last until 2028, covering the upcoming home nations European Championships. The Welsh side recently failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. If Bellamy joins Burnley, he would return to the club after previously serving as an assistant manager. Steve Cooper and Rob Edwards are potential candidates to take over the Wales managerial role if Bellamy departs.
- •Bellamy engaged in talks with Burnley for head coach role.
- •Burnley seeks to fill vacancy left by Scott Parker.
- •Wales failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- •Bellamy had a contract with Wales until 2028.
- •Cooper and Edwards are potential successors for Wales.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — FAW chief expects Bellamy to remain Wales boss
- 4:11 PMBBC Sport — FAW chief expects Bellamy to remain Wales boss
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Wales boss Bellamy has burnt bridges, says Roberts
- 11:14 AMBBC Sport — Wales boss Bellamy has burnt bridges, says Roberts
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
- 1:17 PMBBC Sport — Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
"Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay on as Wales head coach after the collapse of his proposed move to Burnley.
"Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay on as Wales head coach after the collapse of his proposed move to Burnley.
"Wales head coach Craig Bellamy could be facing tensions in his relationships with his bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley broke down.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:22 PMFAW chief expects Bellamy to remain Wales boss
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay on as Wales head coach after the collapse of his proposed move to Burnley.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 4:11 PMFAW chief expects Bellamy to remain Wales boss
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney expects Craig Bellamy to stay on as Wales head coach after the collapse of his proposed move to Burnley.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 11:22 AMWales boss Bellamy has burnt bridges, says Roberts
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy could be facing tensions in his relationships with his bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley broke down.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 11:14 AMWales boss Bellamy has burnt bridges, says Roberts
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy could be facing tensions in his relationships with his bosses, players and fans after a move to Burnley broke down.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 1:17 PMWales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 1:17 PMWales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
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