Craig Bellamy

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One of the most feared strikers in the Barclays Premiership, Bellamy joined Liverpool from Blackburn Rovers in June 2006 after firing the north-west side into the UEFA Cup with 13 goals. Had previously moved to Rovers from Newcastle United after a public falling out with Graeme Souness precipitated a successful loan spell at Celtic. Possesses lightning pace, something the Reds lacked last term, and earned the 2002 PFA Young Player of the Year award following his move from Coventry. The Wales international developed an awesome partnership with Alan Shearer up front at St James' Park and will look to do the same with Dirk Kuyt, Peter Crouch and Robbie Fowler at Anfield.

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West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola was pleased with his side's resolve after they secured a 0-0 draw at home to Portsmouth and kept their first clean sheet of the season. The Hammers could have snatched all three points as Craig Bellamy saw a free-kick rebound out off the woodwork, although former Irons striker Jermain Defoe had several good chances for the visitors. Zola commented... [more»]

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy is hoping his international exertions with Wales will stand him in good stead for a first Premier League start of the season. The striker played 80 minutes against Azerbaijan last Saturday before a 90-minute showing against Germany in midweek. The injury-plagued forward has not played 90 minutes for the Hammers for 12 months, but is hoping to start against Hull... [more»]

West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is delighted to have striker Craig Bellamy fit and pushing for a starting spot at Upton Park. The 29-year-old Wales international featured as a substitute against Fulham last weekend, having overcome niggling groin problems which have disrupted Bellamy's start to the new season. Zola commented: "Craig's character is not a problem. I know he has his own... [more»]

West Ham United have released an official statement denying that there is any truth in the rumours linking striker Craig Bellamy with a move to Manchester City. Morning press reports had suggested that the Hammers could consider selling the 29-year-old Wales international, although boss Alan Curbishley strenuously denied such talk. Now Irons chief executive Scott Duxbury has made it absolutely... [more»]

West Ham United manager Alan Curbishley has dismissed rumours suggesting that striker Craig Bellamy could be sold to Manchester City this week. The 29-year-old Wales international has yet to feature for the Hammers this season due to a hamstring injury and has been linked with a shock move to Eastlands. However, Curbishley says he knows nothing about any possible deal and insists that Bellamy... [more»]