Bellamy ejects official off stage.
Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:08 pm
Video footage shows Craig Bellamy throwing a suited official from the Cardiff City podium as the players celebrate lifting the title.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... RmeiT0R6sA
The mystery surrounding the identity of the man launched from the podium during Cardiff City's Championship trophy celebrations has been solved.
We can reveal the man is lifelong Cardiff City fan, Stuart Beasley, a manager with Championship sponsors RWE npower.
As these pictures and the video footage shows, the previously unidentified official who had the honour of handing skipper Mark Hudson the trophy on Saturday appeared to be a rather excitable Cardiff City fan deep down.
Far from following the usual protocol of making a sharp exit after delivering the silverware, the man in the suit leaps with joy at the front of the podium, virtually blocking the photographers' view of manager Malky Mackay.
Luckily, hometown hero Craig Bellamy is at hand as he grasps hold of the suited imposter and swiftly launches him from the stage.
Slightly embarrassed by his failed bid to hijack proceedings, the official dusts himself off and continues his own personal celebrations, even gesturing towards the 26,000 crowd with a jubilant ayatollah.
As part of npower’s sponsorship of the division, which it took over from Coca-Cola in 2010, its management can present title winners with their silverware.
Spokeswoman Sue Heritage said they were glad Mr Beasley had been able to live out his dream with his heroes.
She said: “Our sponsorship agreements allows some of our managers the honour of presenting the title winning trophies.
“As I’m sure everyone has worked out, when it came to Cardiff City, the honour went to a lifelong Cardiff City fan, Stuart Beasley, who has been a Cardiff fan for over 25 years. We’re delighted for Cardiff City and glad that one of our employees has made an unforgettable day even more memorable!”
Video: Forward clip on to 1min 35 secs to see the celebration followed by Bellamy ejecting the official from the stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... RmeiT0R6sA
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foot ... ry-3185241
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... RmeiT0R6sA
The mystery surrounding the identity of the man launched from the podium during Cardiff City's Championship trophy celebrations has been solved.
We can reveal the man is lifelong Cardiff City fan, Stuart Beasley, a manager with Championship sponsors RWE npower.
As these pictures and the video footage shows, the previously unidentified official who had the honour of handing skipper Mark Hudson the trophy on Saturday appeared to be a rather excitable Cardiff City fan deep down.
Far from following the usual protocol of making a sharp exit after delivering the silverware, the man in the suit leaps with joy at the front of the podium, virtually blocking the photographers' view of manager Malky Mackay.
Luckily, hometown hero Craig Bellamy is at hand as he grasps hold of the suited imposter and swiftly launches him from the stage.
Slightly embarrassed by his failed bid to hijack proceedings, the official dusts himself off and continues his own personal celebrations, even gesturing towards the 26,000 crowd with a jubilant ayatollah.
As part of npower’s sponsorship of the division, which it took over from Coca-Cola in 2010, its management can present title winners with their silverware.
Spokeswoman Sue Heritage said they were glad Mr Beasley had been able to live out his dream with his heroes.
She said: “Our sponsorship agreements allows some of our managers the honour of presenting the title winning trophies.
“As I’m sure everyone has worked out, when it came to Cardiff City, the honour went to a lifelong Cardiff City fan, Stuart Beasley, who has been a Cardiff fan for over 25 years. We’re delighted for Cardiff City and glad that one of our employees has made an unforgettable day even more memorable!”
Video: Forward clip on to 1min 35 secs to see the celebration followed by Bellamy ejecting the official from the stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... RmeiT0R6sA
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foot ... ry-3185241
Re: Bellamy ejects official off stage.
Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:13 pm
stuart beasley is my cousin i went in the hospitality with him on sat i can assure you all he is a lifelong city fan its a day he will never forget also his brother steven was on the pitch when they paraded the trophy round cant fault them 2 cracking lads 
Re: Bellamy ejects official off stage.
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:18 pm
I think I would have done exactly the same if I could have, best of luck to him, after all it is about the fans