CRAIG BELLAMY STATEMENT: STEPPING DOWN TO FIGHT ALLEGATION

Statement from Craig Bellamy

"I am aware of allegations that have been made against me via the media.

I understand the need for Cardiff City to undertake a full investigation, in response to these allegations and at my own suggestion, I have temporary removed myself from my coaching position in order to co-operative fully with the clubs inquiry.

Obviously I am saddened both by the allegations and the manner in which they were made, and I categorically refute them.

I fully expect to return to my coaching role and have sought legal advice as to my position. I will be making no further comment until the full investigation by the club has concluded"

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With the snow flake generation his style of management would always be open to these type of aligations. Coaching and teaching kids or adults takes more than just a past playing cv. I just prey it all works out for Mr Bellamy . I still standby by previous comment that its sour grapes from a released player.

Stay strong Bellers, I'm sure it will come to nothing. Innocent until proven otherwise

Craig Bellamy steps down from Cardiff youth coach role to fight bullying claims
BBC Sport


Craig Bellamy has temporarily stepped down from his role as Cardiff City Under-18s coach following the club's decision to investigate a bullying claim against him.

The investigation follows reports of a complaint about the former Wales striker's alleged treatment of a young player, who has since left the club.

Bellamy, 39, denies the allegations.

"I categorically refute them. I fully expect to return to my coaching role and have sought legal advice," he said.

Cardiff City have not yet commented on the allegations or responded to Bellamy's denial of them.


In a statement Bellamy added: "I am aware of allegations that have been made against me via the media.

"I understand the need for Cardiff City to undertake a full investigation in response to these allegations and - at my own suggestion - I have temporarily removed myself from my coaching position in order to cooperate fully with the club's inquiry.

"Obviously, I am saddened both by the allegations and the manner in which they were made."


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Hang on in there Craig!!!!!!!

I wonder if any Welsh players in academy's were ever called sheep shaggers. PC police again.

Very suspicious and malicious that madden went to the daily mail and spoke openly on talksport.
18 months after the event.
I wonder what triggered this now?

Hang on in there Craig!!!!!!!

I wonder if any Welsh players in academy's were ever called sheep shaggers. PC police again.

So you're assuming he actually said what was alleged?

Good point and noted.

Very suspicious and malicious that madden went to the daily mail and spoke openly on talksport.
18 months after the event.
I wonder what triggered this now?

I think that was a mistake (on Madden's behalf) but it seems to have come from the sudden 'outing' of the accusation, which appears to have been made some time ago and then (somewhat) forgotten

Time will tell but I suggested elsewhere there is something 'iffy' about this from the complainant's side and if his allegations are unproven, he might come to regret them

With regard to his 'stepping down' from his role, it wouldn't surprise me if the club were quietly supporting that decision whilst it is all sorted out and I'm sure it will have been discussed beforehand

Craig Bellamy stands down from Cardiff City role but 'categorically refutes' allegations he bullied academy player

Bellamy has temporarily stood down from his coaching position as he fights to clear his name


Thursday 3 JAN 2019

Former Wales international Craig Bellamy is currently managing Cardiff City's Under-19 side
Bellamy has temporarily stood down from his coaching position as he fights to clear his name

Craig Bellamy has revealed he has temporarily stood down as Cardiff City Academy boss as he fights allegations that he bullied a young player.

Bellamy issued a statement to 'categorically refute' the claims and insists he will clear his name.

But the Bluebirds and Wales legend says he has removed himself from his current role so he can 'co-operate fully' with a club inquiry into the matter.

Bellamy broke his silence on the matter with his an official statement on Thursday morning after the allegations made in the Daily Mail surrounding his behaviour with one of the Bluebirds' former Academy players.

"I am aware of the allegations that have been made against me via the media," said Bellamy's statement, issued to the Press Association.


Craig Bellamy:

"I understand the need for Cardiff City to undertake a full investigation in response to these allegations and - and my own suggestion - I have temporarily removed myself from my coaching position in order to co-operate fully with the club's inquiry.

"Obviously, I am saddened both by the allegations and the manner in which they were made and I categorically refute them.

"I fully expect to return to my coaching role and have sought legal advice as to my position. I will be making no further comment until the full investigation by the club has concluded."

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I think it’s been well over exaggerated and why take a year?

The right decision while investigated.

The last thing we want is young players being put off joining the club.

Very suspicious and malicious that madden went to the daily mail and spoke openly on talksport.
18 months after the event.
I wonder what triggered this now?

did he go to them or were they pointed in that direction..
the episode with Madden was quite a while ago , there seems to have been a complaint made at the time { the meeting referred to with the boys parents } so its reasonable to assume both the academy manager and welfare officer along with Craig were all aware...and to some degree dealt with it...18 months later the article appears ,which is not only about this boys treatment...

could be a case of a person or people within the club totally fed up of him .

The right decision while investigated.

The last thing we want is young players being put off joining the club.

not great for our club...English manager, English coaches ,English players ..and an anti English academy..sounds brill.
next week we will have a ..why the academy does not produce thread with suggestions of casting nets further

I’ve kept quiet in this as none of us have the full facts, however as a club we hate both Swansea and Bristol City/Rovers hence them being referred to as ‘local derbies’ and were taught that from a young age by the older generation (FYI I’m 42 )

As for turning off ‘God Save The Queen’ during the World Cup that would apply to anybody who is Welsh, Scottish or Irish.......

What I think is hilarious though is the fact somebody has said Bellers called Maddern ‘a sheep shagger’. I mean c’mon hes a kid from London.... now if he was from Yorkshire I could understand it.

I see Bellers has been suspended by Sky too whilst he’s under investigation (again) seems this was dealt with in 2017 and the lad or his parents didn’t like the outcome so they’ve leaked it now, surely after 18 months and the fact it was dealt with there’s nothing more to answer too??

I’ve kept quiet in this as none of us have the full facts, however as a club we hate both Swansea and Bristol City/Rovers hence them being referred to as ‘local derbies’ and were taught that from a young age by the older generation (FYI I’m 42 )

As for turning off ‘God Save The Queen’ during the World Cup that would apply to anybody who is Welsh, Scottish or Irish.......

What I think is hilarious though is the fact somebody has said Bellers called Maddern ‘a sheep shagger’. I mean c’mon hes a kid from London.... now if he was from Yorkshire I could understand it.

I see Bellers has been suspended by Sky too whilst he’s under investigation (again) seems this was dealt with in 2017 and the lad or his parents didn’t like the outcome so they’ve leaked it now, surely after 18 months and the fact it was dealt with there’s nothing more to answer too??

Not related to the main issue, but I don't mind the Gas, (the other two clubs are beyond the pale, though). Also, plenty of northern Irish and Scots love GSTQ, and quite a few Welsh, (not me, I hasten to add!).

Hope this investigation does not drag on too long, whatever the outcome.

I think it’s been well over exaggerated and why take a year?

Agree, Annis

Very suspicious from Madden's side and his appearance on TalkSport yesterday didn't help him at all IMHO

He claims (not doubting it) that he 'complained' at the time and had meetings with relevant people within the club and wrote letter(s) of complaint

If he wasn't happy with the outcomes then that was the time to do something else about it

I note with some confusion that the boy was so 'traumatised' that he went on to another academy and did so poorly that he is now in the USA on a not-so-easy to get soccer scholarship...

Clearly didn't work out for him, did it?

I think it’s been well over exaggerated and why take a year?

Agree, Annis

Very suspicious from Madden's side and his appearance on TalkSport yesterday didn't help him at all IMHO

He claims (not doubting it) that he 'complained' at the time and had meetings with relevant people within the club and wrote letter(s) of complaint

If he wasn't happy with the outcomes then that was the time to do something else about it

I note with some confusion that the boy was so 'traumatised' that he went on to another academy and did so poorly that he is now in the USA on a not-so-easy to get soccer scholarship...

Clearly didn't work out for him, did it?

That’s exactly what I think Chris, it never worked out for him, they will be after compensation next.

I think it’s been well over exaggerated and why take a year?

Agree, Annis

Very suspicious from Madden's side and his appearance on TalkSport yesterday didn't help him at all IMHO

He claims (not doubting it) that he 'complained' at the time and had meetings with relevant people within the club and wrote letter(s) of complaint

If he wasn't happy with the outcomes then that was the time to do something else about it

I note with some confusion that the boy was so 'traumatised' that he went on to another academy and did so poorly that he is now in the USA on a not-so-easy to get soccer scholarship...
If he's in the USA now that explains it. They sue people for anything over there!
Clearly didn't work out for him, did it?

That’s exactly what I think Chris, it never worked out for him, they will be after compensation next.

I think it’s been well over exaggerated and why take a year?

Agree, Annis

Very suspicious from Madden's side and his appearance on TalkSport yesterday didn't help him at all IMHO

He claims (not doubting it) that he 'complained' at the time and had meetings with relevant people within the club and wrote letter(s) of complaint

If he wasn't happy with the outcomes then that was the time to do something else about it

I note with some confusion that the boy was so 'traumatised' that he went on to another academy and did so poorly that he is now in the USA on a not-so-easy to get soccer scholarship...

Clearly didn't work out for him, did it?

That’s exactly what I think Chris, it never worked out for him, they will be after compensation next.

If he's in the USA now that explains it. They do like to sue for any reason over there!

Strangely timed just after Riise's book release that mentioned the golf club incident. It seemed the serialisation of his Autobiography may have jogged his memory!

In addition to this, Bellamy spoke about the golf club incident in his own book but has a very different account of it compared to Riise's. Why didn't Riise contest this account at the time if he didn't agree with it?

I believe (My own personal opinion) John Arne Riise's version of events may have been exaggerated slightly to sell the book.

This has also prompted an unearthing of an old complaint by the daily fail. Just my opinion tho.

Strangely timed just after Riise's book release that mentioned the golf club incident. It seemed the serialisation of his Autobiography may have jogged his memory!

In addition to this, Bellamy spoke about the golf club incident in his own book but has a very different account of it compared to Riise's. Why didn't Riise contest this account at the time if he didn't agree with it?

I believe (My own personal opinion) John Arne Riise's version of events may have been exaggerated slightly to sell the book.

This has also prompted an unearthing of an old complaint by the daily fail. Just my opinion tho.

and going into someones room armed with a golf club is fine so long as the clout you give them is not that hard...

no matter how you colour it up..its bonkers.

Mehmet Dalman speaks on the subject of Craig Bellamy and the allegations made...

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=203352

Probably just some snowflake being offended. Bet he was also released which also added to his Snowflake moment. Some need to Man the f**k up. When I just left school had some real dogs abuse by employers it toughens you up from the real world. But truth is some get offended by banter. Jesus the poor kid.

Similar behaviour from what we’ve heard is accepted in every sporting side across the U.K. every day.
From top managers like Ferguson, Mourinho etc down. May not be ideal but we’ll get there. The coaches need to understand what’s acceptable of course. Also parents need to be made aware that it’s a competitive environment where coaches are getting the best from trainees.

Similar behaviour from what we’ve heard is accepted in every sporting side across the U.K. every day.
From top managers like Ferguson, Mourinho etc down. May not be ideal but we’ll get there. The coaches need to understand what’s acceptable of course. Also parents need to be made aware that it’s a competitive environment where coaches are getting the best from trainees.

of course its accepted that's why this is in the press and Bellers has resigned.