Craig Bellamy receives managerial approach from Burnley amid Wales commitment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Burnley has officially approached Craig Bellamy for their managerial vacancy as they seek to navigate the Championship after parting ways with Scott Parker. This situation complicates Celtic's interest in Bellamy, who is under contract with the Football Association of Wales until 2028/29. The FAW has reiterated that Bellamy is focused on their World Cup qualifying campaign and Euro 2028. Bellamy stated he does not want to lose sight of his role with Wales, indicating that a move may not be imminent. Burnley's next step may involve formal compensation talks with the FAW or further clarification from Bellamy regarding his future.
- •Burnley officially approaches Craig Bellamy for manager role
- •Bellamy under contract with FAW until 2028/29
- •FAW emphasizes Bellamy's focus on upcoming tournaments
- •Burnley's search includes other candidates like Steven Gerrard
- •Next steps could involve compensation discussions or Bellamy's public response
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bellamy’s Wales Commitment Dims Celtic and Burnley Hopes
"Burnley have formally approached Craig Bellamy for their managerial vacancy – and that development lands directly in Celtic’s lap, given the Wales head coach has been discussed as a potential cand...
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