Craig Bellamy stays committed to Wales after Burnley talks
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Craig Bellamy reaffirmed his commitment to the Wales national team following discussions with Burnley about their managerial vacancy. Though he found the approach flattering, Bellamy decided to remain in his role after being granted permission by the Football Association of Wales to speak to the club. He emphasized his desire to lead Wales, particularly aiming for the home European Championships in 2028. With upcoming Nations League matches against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway, Bellamy acknowledged the challenges posed by injuries and the squad situation but expressed excitement for the new coaching team.
- •Bellamy turned down Burnley to continue as Wales head coach.
- •He aims to lead Wales at the Euro 2028 in Cardiff.
- •Wales will face Portugal, Denmark, and Norway in the Nations League.
- •Injuries have impacted squad selection ahead of the upcoming matches.
- •Bellamy has faced scrutiny following the failure to reach the World Cup.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
- 12:25 PMThe Guardian Sport — Craig Bellamy says he rejected Burnley manager’s job to stay in ‘right place’ with Wales
- 12:24 PMBBC Sport — Bellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
"‘I’ve never done anything for money,’ Bellamy says He was in intensive care last year after appendix rupture Craig Bellamy said he rejected the chance to take charge of Burnley in the summer after deciding the Wales job is “the right place for me”. The 47-year-old was among the managers targeted by the Championship club, who appointed Nicky Hayen. Bellamy is preparing to lead Wales in the Nations League, with next Thursday’s trip to Portugal the first of four matches across the extended international break. Bellamy spent two years on the staff at Burnley, working as an assistant to Vincent Kompany and taking caretaker charge after Kompany left for Bayern Munich. Burnley were granted permission to hold talks with him after a triggering release clause in his Wales contract. Continue reading...
"Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
"Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:31 PMBellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
- The Guardian SportSep 15, 2026, 12:25 PMCraig Bellamy says he rejected Burnley manager’s job to stay in ‘right place’ with Wales
‘I’ve never done anything for money,’ Bellamy says He was in intensive care last year after appendix rupture Craig Bellamy said he rejected the chance to take charge of Burnley in the summer after deciding the Wales job is “the right place for me”. The 47-year-old was among the managers targeted by the Championship club, who appointed Nicky Hayen. Bellamy is preparing to lead Wales in the Nations League, with next Thursday’s trip to Portugal the first of four matches across the extended international break. Bellamy spent two years on the staff at Burnley, working as an assistant to Vincent Kompany and taking caretaker charge after Kompany left for Bayern Munich. Burnley were granted permission to hold talks with him after a triggering release clause in his Wales contract. Continue reading...
- BBC SportSep 15, 2026, 12:24 PMBellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
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