" CRAIG BELLAMY "
Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:50 pm
BBC
Friday 25th October 2019
Craig Bellamy has apologised for any offence caused during his time as Cardiff City academy coach.
Craig Bellamy:
"I voluntarily removed myself from the academy to allow the club to carry out the full and robust investigation.”
An internal investigation into claims of bullying found "a number of significant concerns" but no individuals involved were named.
Bellamy, who stepped down as Cardiff Under-18s coach in January, admits some of the investigation's findings show he needs to improve his coaching methods.
But he added that he was not subject to disciplinary proceedings.
"If I inadvertently offended anyone then I am truly sorry," Bellamy said in a statement.
"My love for coaching has not for a moment been diluted, but I accept the report highlighted aspects of my coaching skills that could perhaps be improved.
"I have probably relied too much on my own life experiences playing under some of the best coaches in the world rather than assessing the sensitivities of a new generation of players."
Cardiff said its investigation found there was an unacceptable coaching environment and a lack of safeguarding processes.
The Championship club has apologised for any distress caused and pledged to implement changes to protect young players in future.
Bellamy stepped down from his role at the club after the club's decision to investigate a bullying claim against him.
It followed reports of a complaint about the former Wales striker's alleged treatment of a young player, who has since left the club.
Bellamy, 40, who played for clubs including Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester City, denied those allegations.
"I voluntarily removed myself from the academy to allow the club to carry out the full and robust investigation," Bellamy added.
"The allegations of bullying and xenophobic behaviour made against me were difficult for me to come to terms with as I deplore bullying and any form of discrimination.
"I am not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings which, of course, comes as an immense relief to me.
"Whilst I have always categorically denied and disputed the allegations against me, the whole process was still very difficult to deal with and has resulted in a long period of self-reflection.
"I will continue to work hard as a coach and commit to undertake any recommended additional training.
"I will strive for continuous personal improvement and development to ensure I become the best coach that I can be."
Bellamy is now Under-21 coach at Belgian club Anderlecht.
Cardiff City has shared the investigation's findings with concerned parties including its board of directors, the Premier League, the Football Association and the Football Association of Wales.
Friday 25th October 2019
Craig Bellamy has apologised for any offence caused during his time as Cardiff City academy coach.
Craig Bellamy:
"I voluntarily removed myself from the academy to allow the club to carry out the full and robust investigation.”
An internal investigation into claims of bullying found "a number of significant concerns" but no individuals involved were named.
Bellamy, who stepped down as Cardiff Under-18s coach in January, admits some of the investigation's findings show he needs to improve his coaching methods.
But he added that he was not subject to disciplinary proceedings.
"If I inadvertently offended anyone then I am truly sorry," Bellamy said in a statement.
"My love for coaching has not for a moment been diluted, but I accept the report highlighted aspects of my coaching skills that could perhaps be improved.
"I have probably relied too much on my own life experiences playing under some of the best coaches in the world rather than assessing the sensitivities of a new generation of players."
Cardiff said its investigation found there was an unacceptable coaching environment and a lack of safeguarding processes.
The Championship club has apologised for any distress caused and pledged to implement changes to protect young players in future.
Bellamy stepped down from his role at the club after the club's decision to investigate a bullying claim against him.
It followed reports of a complaint about the former Wales striker's alleged treatment of a young player, who has since left the club.
Bellamy, 40, who played for clubs including Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester City, denied those allegations.
"I voluntarily removed myself from the academy to allow the club to carry out the full and robust investigation," Bellamy added.
"The allegations of bullying and xenophobic behaviour made against me were difficult for me to come to terms with as I deplore bullying and any form of discrimination.
"I am not the subject of any disciplinary proceedings which, of course, comes as an immense relief to me.
"Whilst I have always categorically denied and disputed the allegations against me, the whole process was still very difficult to deal with and has resulted in a long period of self-reflection.
"I will continue to work hard as a coach and commit to undertake any recommended additional training.
"I will strive for continuous personal improvement and development to ensure I become the best coach that I can be."
Bellamy is now Under-21 coach at Belgian club Anderlecht.
Cardiff City has shared the investigation's findings with concerned parties including its board of directors, the Premier League, the Football Association and the Football Association of Wales.
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:30 pm
"I have probably relied too much on my own life experiences playing under some of the best coaches in the world rather than assessing the sensitivities of a new generation of players."
Well worded. Today's generation are a different bread. I get it in work with the young lads I can only imagine what these footballers are like. In brief - a bunch of fannies.
Well worded. Today's generation are a different bread. I get it in work with the young lads I can only imagine what these footballers are like. In brief - a bunch of fannies.
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:10 pm
nubbsy wrote:"I have probably relied too much on my own life experiences playing under some of the best coaches in the world rather than assessing the sensitivities of a new generation of players."
Well worded. Today's generation are a different bread. I get it in work with the young lads I can only imagine what these footballers are like. In brief - a bunch of fannies.
It was said at time whilst bellers is a very abrasive character he's probably upset kids who are not good enough and parents got the hump with him .... seems to be doing ok at anderlecht with Vincent
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:13 am
The most unapologetic apology ever.
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:46 pm
welsh-dragon-days wrote::lol: The most unapologetic apology ever.
I agree, good on him, the modern day young footballer wouldn’t last a minute in the 70’s or 80’s....sados
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 12:35 am
goats wrote:welsh-dragon-days wrote::lol: The most unapologetic apology ever.
I agree, good on him, the modern day young footballer wouldn’t last a minute in the 70’s or 80’s....sados
But it isn’t the 1970’s. Racism was tolerated then too, not always a positive thing that conditions improve.
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:06 am
goats wrote:welsh-dragon-days wrote::lol: The most unapologetic apology ever.
I agree, good on him, the modern day young footballer wouldn’t last a minute in the 70’s or 80’s....sados
is it the kids have changed or the bullies
back in the day someone actually found out their son was being bullied by some grown up pip squeak wouldn't be long before pip squeak had no teeth.
now its an investigation..
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 5:55 am
welsh-dragon-days wrote:goats wrote:welsh-dragon-days wrote::lol: The most unapologetic apology ever.
I agree, good on him, the modern day young footballer wouldn’t last a minute in the 70’s or 80’s....sados
But it isn’t the 1970’s. Racism was tolerated then too, not always a positive thing that conditions improve.
Why does racism always have to be mentioned?
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:19 am
Jes wrote:Why does racism always have to be mentioned?
Why not?
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:35 am
dogfound wrote:goats wrote:welsh-dragon-days wrote::lol: The most unapologetic apology ever.
I agree, good on him, the modern day young footballer wouldn’t last a minute in the 70’s or 80’s....sados
is it the kids have changed or the bullies
back in the day someone actually found out their son was being bullied by some grown up pip squeak wouldn't be long before pip squeak had no teeth.
now its an investigation..
Are you seriously suggesting that an investigation was the wrong course of action and that perhaps the father should have taken the law into his own hands and, as you suggest, broken Bellamy's teeth? Maybe the father isn't a violent individual.
Re: " CRAIG BELLAMY "
Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:39 am
pembroke allan wrote:nubbsy wrote:"I have probably relied too much on my own life experiences playing under some of the best coaches in the world rather than assessing the sensitivities of a new generation of players."
Well worded. Today's generation are a different bread. I get it in work with the young lads I can only imagine what these footballers are like. In brief - a bunch of fannies.
It was said at time whilst bellers is a very abrasive character he's probably upset kids who are not good enough and parents got the hump with him .... seems to be doing ok at anderlecht with Vincent
Be fair, he'd have to be quite dim if, after an investigation in Britain, he then went abroad and further bullied young players there too. I suspect that this investigation has reigned him in somewhat.