BBM and Craig Bellamy linked to

[Forever Blue]

Scott Parker leaves relegated Burnley


Craig Bellamy is going to be strongly linked to Burnley following Scott Parker's departure.

FAW not received any bids yet but expecting interest in the Wales head coach. Bellamy under contract until 2028 and release clause would be £700,000.

Steven Gerrard has been heavily linked with the position but there has been no formal contact, while sources have indicated that the Clarets have also checked on Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

[Chris1988]

Says on the BBC report that BBM has also been checked on

[royalblue]

Says on the BBC report that BBM has also been checked on

He's not going to leave what he's built in Cardiff for Burnley, plus already made pre season plans in his home country Ireland.
BBM and Cardiff seem to be a good fit, both progressing together, Cardiff have more potential than Burnley.

[Cardiff_CPT]

Says on the BBC report that BBM has also been checked on

He's not going to leave what he's built in Cardiff for Burnley, plus already made pre season plans in his home country Ireland.
BBM and Cardiff seem to be a good fit, both progressing together, Cardiff have more potential than Burnley.

You're forgetting the Tan factor, he's jot the most attractive CEO to work for

[worcester_ccfc]

I don't see BBM leaving this summer. He'll want to continue what he's building.

Bellamy a bit more likely for Burnley but depends how much he wants to be in charge for the home Euros in two years.

[davids]

I don't see BBM leaving this summer. He'll want to continue what he's building.

Bellamy a bit more likely for Burnley but depends how much he wants to be in charge for the home Euros in two years.

May depend on Tan's reaction if BBM asks for funds that Tan is unwilling to provide.

[worcester_ccfc]

I don't see BBM leaving this summer. He'll want to continue what he's building.

Bellamy a bit more likely for Burnley but depends how much he wants to be in charge for the home Euros in two years.

May depend on Tan's reaction if BBM asks for funds that Tan is unwilling to provide.

Perhaps, but I also don't think Burnley is the right fit for him.

I'd be amazed if he ended up there.

[davids]

I don't see BBM leaving this summer. He'll want to continue what he's building.

Bellamy a bit more likely for Burnley but depends how much he wants to be in charge for the home Euros in two years.

May depend on Tan's reaction if BBM asks for funds that Tan is unwilling to provide.

Perhaps, but I also don't think Burnley is the right fit for him.

I'd be amazed if he ended up there.

I agree.

He'd effectively have to start from scratch again and who knows whether the potential contained within Burnley's academy would be tempting in the same way that it was here.

[North Wales Blue]

I just don’t see Bellamy or BBM going to Burnley.

[Jock]

He’s done well, so inevitably he’ll this be linked with every manager’s job that comes up. Goes with the territory.

[pembroke allan]

Bellers got what he wanted work life balance so can't see him going this side of euros..... bbm depends if he wants to step up from youngsters but unlikely to go this coming season despite tan

[mugsy]

There is more chance of me growing a fringe than there is BBM going to Burnley ( and I have been bald for over 40 years!).

[Blue since 1981]

Reading the burnley forum today seems a lot of them would like there club to go after bbm , fingers crossed our board stand firm and why would bbm want to swap the bright lights of cardiff for some northern shit hole like burnley

[bluebirdoct1962]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c332vpz2kgmo

‘Sources’ could literally mean anything or could even be made up by the bbc.

[worcester_ccfc]

Reading the burnley forum today seems a lot of them would like there club to go after bbm , fingers crossed our board stand firm and why would bbm want to swap the bright lights of cardiff for some northern shit hole like burnley

He will be linked with loads of clubs this summer. That's something we'll have to get used to.

But I would bet my life that he won't be going to Burnley. Even if he wanted to go, which he clearly doesn't, then that club would be the entirely wrong fit.

[bluebirdoct1962]

Reading the burnley forum today seems a lot of them would like there club to go after bbm , fingers crossed our board stand firm and why would bbm want to swap the bright lights of cardiff for some northern shit hole like burnley

He will be linked with loads of clubs this summer. That's something we'll have to get used to.

But I would bet my life that he won't be going to Burnley. Even if he wanted to go, which he clearly doesn't, then that club would be the entirely wrong fit.

How do you know he ‘clearly doesn’t’ mate? Hope you’re right btw

[worcester_ccfc]

Reading the burnley forum today seems a lot of them would like there club to go after bbm , fingers crossed our board stand firm and why would bbm want to swap the bright lights of cardiff for some northern shit hole like burnley

He will be linked with loads of clubs this summer. That's something we'll have to get used to.

But I would bet my life that he won't be going to Burnley. Even if he wanted to go, which he clearly doesn't, then that club would be the entirely wrong fit.

How do you know he ‘clearly doesn’t’ mate? Hope you’re right btw

I don't know but it's just the sense I get from the way he talks.

He seems to want to build something with us and I think it would take a really big club and the right fit for him to leave now - Burnley are neither.

[Tuna Pasta Bake]

Reading the burnley forum today seems a lot of them would like there club to go after bbm , fingers crossed our board stand firm and why would bbm want to swap the bright lights of cardiff for some northern shit hole like burnley

He will be linked with loads of clubs this summer. That's something we'll have to get used to.

But I would bet my life that he won't be going to Burnley. Even if he wanted to go, which he clearly doesn't, then that club would be the entirely wrong fit.

How do you know he ‘clearly doesn’t’ mate? Hope you’re right btw

I don't know but it's just the sense I get from the way he talks.

He seems to want to build something with us and I think it would take a really big club and the right fit for him to leave now - Burnley are neither.

Correct. We are bigger club than Burnley, fact. They're a tinpot Northern Lancashire backwater, regardless of several seasons in the Prem.

[Cyncoedblue]

Never get this obsession will our manager go or will Lawlor go. If they continue to be successful they will go - get better replacements! Better than saying the manager needs the sack and the player is crap and we have to pay him off. Oh I forgot this would be the Director of Football to sort out - which we don't have.

[Cardiff_CPT]

I think he's going, no inside info but i think he'll take it with a higher wage on offer
Hope i'm wrong

[Starvinmarvin]

Never get this obsession will our manager go or will Lawlor go. If they continue to be successful they will go - get better replacements! Better than saying the manager needs the sack and the player is crap and we have to pay him off. Oh I forgot this would be the Director of Football to sort out - which we don't have.

This is exactly why there's an obsession, who knows what name Tan will pull out of the hat next time. when is the last time we had a manager that left because another club headhunted them, I certainly can't remember one, even the really good ones like Dave Jones and Warnock got the boot in the end

[TopCat CCFC]

Burnley view Bellamy as a serious candidate for the position, but they face an uphill battle to convince him to return to Turf Moor.

Bellamy coached at Burnley under previous boss Vincent Kompany and was among the candidates to take the top job before Parker's appointment in 2024.

But Bellamy is enjoying his time with Wales and is said to be relishing the opportunity of leading the nation to a home nations European Championship in 2028.

He is also understood to be hold some reservations about the current make-up of the Burnley squad and how much work it may need this summer, with a number of players expected to depart.

There have been no formal bids for Bellamy, while Burnley would have to pay a release clause of at least £700,000 to get him out of his contract with the Football Association of Wales.

Steven Gerrard has been heavily linked with the position but there has been no formal contact, while sources have indicated that the Clarets have also checked on Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.

Burnley assistant manager Mike Jackson will take charge for the last four games of the season, starting with Friday's trip to Leeds United.

Burnley's dire league form has been compounded by poor cup performances. They were knocked out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup by League One teams - Mansfield beating them in the former and Cardiff in the latter.

[Sven]

Bound to happen, but I don’t see either man leaving their current jobs ‘unfinished’

BBM loves it in Cardiff, loves his players and (most of) our supporters

Craig also loves his job, is a proud Welshman, and will want to succeed before he considers something else; and I’m pretty sure I recall an interview where he says that the Wales international football job ‘suits him down to the ground’ for its less demanding pace in between games

May both men be in their same respective roles come next season!

[bluebirdoct1962]

Not in the betting with any of the main betting companies.

[Bluebina]

Bound to happen, but I don’t see either man leaving their current jobs ‘unfinished’

BBM loves it in Cardiff, loves his players and (most of) our supporters

Craig also loves his job, is a proud Welshman, and will want to succeed before he considers something else; and I’m pretty sure I recall an interview where he says that the Wales international football job ‘suits him down to the ground’ for its less demanding pace in between games

May both men be in their same respective roles come next season!

Agreed, Bellamy isn't cut out for League Management. When he eventually tries it, he will blow a gasket.

[llan bluebird]

We have a DoF, it’s BBM!
He has total control of footballing decisions, I have done a 180 and agree with Tan. The manager run the club, he is top of the footballing hierarchy.
Tan’s problem had been aside from Malky, Sir Neil and maybe Harris we haven’t had managers who knew their onions
I think Tan rides the BBM wave and backs him.
BBM must be the most humble manager I have seen down there ever. I think he’ll want to build a dynasty

[Sven]

We have a DoF, it’s BBM!
He has total control of footballing decisions, I have done a 180 and agree with Tan. The manager run the club, he is top of the footballing hierarchy.
Tan’s problem had been aside from Malky, Sir Neil and maybe Harris we haven’t had managers who knew their onions
I think Tan rides the BBM wave and backs him.
BBM must be the most humble manager I have seen down there ever. I think he’ll want to build a dynasty

There does appear to be a certain ‘trust’ between the two and that should strengthen after BBM delivered on a relative shoestring

Surely, even Tan can see what a ‘gem’ he currently has?