Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:05 pm
Cardiff City ready to make new swoop for Liverpool FC striker Craig Bellamy
by Terry Phillips, Western MailJun 24 2012
Craig Bellamy
Manager Malky Mackay wants to include the striker in his Championship squad for 2012-13.
CARDIFF City are keen to bring Wales international Craig Bellamy home again – and the club’s Malaysian investors are working on ways to finance a return.
There has not yet been any approach from Cardiff to either Liverpool or Bellamy, but manager Malky Mackay wants to include the striker in his Championship squad for 2012-13.
Mackay’s interest in his former Norwich clubmate is clear after he tried to bring Bellamy back to Cardiff last season following his initial season loan under Dave Jones.
Mackay is not likely to let the chance go by of asking Liverpool’s new manager – his pal Brendan Rodgers – about the chances of signing Bellamy for next season.
A source close to Mackay said: “There has been absolutely no contact between Cardiff City and either Craig Bellamy or Liverpool.”
But there has been no denial that an approach may be made over the next few weeks.
Bellamy’s house is still only a short distance from the club’s Vale of Glamorgan Resort training ground and he retains a burning desire to help the Bluebirds earn promotion to the Premier League.
“I still want this club to get into the Premier,” said Bellamy two seasons ago.
“I want to play for Cardiff City.”
He said he was keen on remaining for on for another season following the play-off failure under Dave Jones, but grasped the chance to join Liverpool from Manchester City.
Mackay completely understood Bellamy’s decision on a move to Anfield, saying: “You’re talking about Liverpool, which is a huge club.”
The two men have kept in touch since Bellamy moved on and the striker fits Mackay’s demands about players who are committed to the Bluebirds cause.
Bellamy, 32, is halfway through a two-year contract with Liverpool. The Bluebirds hope he would be open to an approach from them and City’s hierarchy are understood to be working out the finances for any deal.
City’s Malaysian owners have announced a £100m investment plan and a marquee signing of Bellamy’s profile would help ease any discontent over the change of club home colours from blue to red.
Bellamy scored 11 goals in 35 games for Cardiff during 2010-2011, but their promotion chase faltered when he got injured against Reading in the play-offs.
Mackay has already signed midfielder Jordan Mutch for £2m from Birmingham and wants to bring in up to eight more new players by the time the new Championship season commences.
New capture Mutch is adamant he is heading for the Premier League with the Bluebirds.
The England Under-21 man has already had a taste of the big time, making his Birmingham debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
And the 20-year-old is adamant he will be sampling top-level football once more following his £2m move to South Wales.
“I changed completely as a player during that time, thanks to the manager. I played more than 20 first-team matches in a row and really enjoyed it,” he said.
“It was a time when I grew as a player, became stronger physically and matured.
“That experience played a big part in my decision to sign for Cardiff. I believe manager Malky Mackay can help me progress again and develop into a footballer capable of playing regularly at Premier level.
“Cardiff are a club with huge ambition and the aim is the Premier League.
“In so many ways this football club is a Premier League one in waiting. That’s why I am here and it’s up to the players to earn the results we need.”
Mackay has been given substantial funding from City’s Malaysian owners to delve into the transfer market as the Bluebirds look to go up during 2012-13.
“I’ve read about the Malaysian investment in Cardiff City and I’m sure there will be more new signings,” says Mutch.
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by Terry Phillips, Western MailJun 24 2012
Craig Bellamy
Manager Malky Mackay wants to include the striker in his Championship squad for 2012-13.
CARDIFF City are keen to bring Wales international Craig Bellamy home again – and the club’s Malaysian investors are working on ways to finance a return.
There has not yet been any approach from Cardiff to either Liverpool or Bellamy, but manager Malky Mackay wants to include the striker in his Championship squad for 2012-13.
Mackay’s interest in his former Norwich clubmate is clear after he tried to bring Bellamy back to Cardiff last season following his initial season loan under Dave Jones.
Mackay is not likely to let the chance go by of asking Liverpool’s new manager – his pal Brendan Rodgers – about the chances of signing Bellamy for next season.
A source close to Mackay said: “There has been absolutely no contact between Cardiff City and either Craig Bellamy or Liverpool.”
But there has been no denial that an approach may be made over the next few weeks.
Bellamy’s house is still only a short distance from the club’s Vale of Glamorgan Resort training ground and he retains a burning desire to help the Bluebirds earn promotion to the Premier League.
“I still want this club to get into the Premier,” said Bellamy two seasons ago.
“I want to play for Cardiff City.”
He said he was keen on remaining for on for another season following the play-off failure under Dave Jones, but grasped the chance to join Liverpool from Manchester City.
Mackay completely understood Bellamy’s decision on a move to Anfield, saying: “You’re talking about Liverpool, which is a huge club.”
The two men have kept in touch since Bellamy moved on and the striker fits Mackay’s demands about players who are committed to the Bluebirds cause.
Bellamy, 32, is halfway through a two-year contract with Liverpool. The Bluebirds hope he would be open to an approach from them and City’s hierarchy are understood to be working out the finances for any deal.
City’s Malaysian owners have announced a £100m investment plan and a marquee signing of Bellamy’s profile would help ease any discontent over the change of club home colours from blue to red.
Bellamy scored 11 goals in 35 games for Cardiff during 2010-2011, but their promotion chase faltered when he got injured against Reading in the play-offs.
Mackay has already signed midfielder Jordan Mutch for £2m from Birmingham and wants to bring in up to eight more new players by the time the new Championship season commences.
New capture Mutch is adamant he is heading for the Premier League with the Bluebirds.
The England Under-21 man has already had a taste of the big time, making his Birmingham debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
And the 20-year-old is adamant he will be sampling top-level football once more following his £2m move to South Wales.
“I changed completely as a player during that time, thanks to the manager. I played more than 20 first-team matches in a row and really enjoyed it,” he said.
“It was a time when I grew as a player, became stronger physically and matured.
“That experience played a big part in my decision to sign for Cardiff. I believe manager Malky Mackay can help me progress again and develop into a footballer capable of playing regularly at Premier level.
“Cardiff are a club with huge ambition and the aim is the Premier League.
“In so many ways this football club is a Premier League one in waiting. That’s why I am here and it’s up to the players to earn the results we need.”
Mackay has been given substantial funding from City’s Malaysian owners to delve into the transfer market as the Bluebirds look to go up during 2012-13.
“I’ve read about the Malaysian investment in Cardiff City and I’m sure there will be more new signings,” says Mutch.
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Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:16 pm
Forget that Annis, what is your take on it? Is it going to happen? 
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:58 pm
Had a good debate from one the.oldtimers from ebbw actually dont know his name he my mates girlfriends uncle works down cardiff, mentionee he was on phobe to annis to talk about allhis rebranding, hes not for it at hates it, as for ne im more wait and see what happens if it means finacialy saftey, id never disrespect anyones opinions and we had hell of a chat about it all about future players prospects etc he mebtioned about bellamy and knows people working on his house and he wants a glasswindow with the cardiff city badge in it the old one but his wife wont let him lol and shes playibg f**k with the contracters lol
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:30 pm
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:15 am
And I thought we sacrificed our heritage in return for 100m,now they are saying they are working on a way to finance a move for Bellamy,when will I wake from this nightmare. 
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:23 am
dazzyt wrote:And I thought we sacrificed our heritage in return for 100m,now they are saying they are working on a way to finance a move for Bellamy,when will I wake from this nightmare.
I know it's late but i don't understand?
Or do you mean they should just pay whatever?
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Mon Jun 25, 2012 7:57 am
Its not 100mil straight up front, its going in on doses to pay debts the budget etc it will be pumped in gradually
Re: Malky wants to include the striker in his Squad 2012-13
Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:02 am
citybluechris wrote:Its not 100mil straight up front, its going in on doses to pay debts the budget etc it will be pumped in gradually
Thank god, at last.