Craig Bellamy’s Burnley Manager Move Collapses; Stays as Wales Head Coach
Craig Bellamy was in advanced talks to leave his role as Wales manager to become head coach of Championship side Burnley, after Scott Parker’s departure. Burnley approached the FAW and reportedly agreed a compensation fee of around £1 million. However, the deal collapsed due to disagreements over Bellamy’s backroom staff terms. Bellamy will now remain Wales boss, with his contract running until 2028. Burnley must now seek another manager ahead of the new season.
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Wales captain Harry Wilson delighted Craig Bellamy staying as head coach after Burnley move collapses
Wales captain Harry Wilson has expressed his delight that head coach Craig Bellamy will remain with the national team after talks for Bellamy to take over at Championship club Burnley fell through in June 2026. Wilson, 29, who recently joined Leeds United on a free transfer from Fulham, said Bellamy's coaching has made him a better player and improved the entire Wales squad. Wilson cited the strong Welsh contingent at Leeds—including Ethan Ampadu, Dan James, Joe Rodon, Karl Darlow, and Charlie Crew—as a factor in his club move. He also addressed comparisons to Gareth Bale, stating he accepts leadership responsibility but does not seek to emulate Bale's legacy. Bellamy will lead Wales in Nations League A matches against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway starting in September, with a home European Championship campaign also on the horizon.
BBC SportFAW Chief Expects Craig Bellamy to Remain Wales Head Coach After Burnley Move Collapses
Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney has stated he expects Craig Bellamy to remain as Wales head coach after his proposed move to Championship club Burnley fell through. Bellamy, who has led Wales to promotion from Nations League B to A, was in advanced talks with Burnley before the deal collapsed. Speaking to BBC's Politics Wales, Mooney emphasized Bellamy's commitment to Wales and looked ahead to autumn Nations League matches against Portugal, Denmark, and Norway. Despite criticism from former Wales international Iwan Roberts, who suggested Bellamy may have 'burned bridges' with the negotiations, Mooney dismissed concerns about damaged reputation and confirmed Bellamy's contract runs until Euro 2028. The FAW chief expressed confidence in Bellamy's leadership and the team's future.
BBC SportWales boss Craig Bellamy 'has burnt bridges' after Burnley move collapse
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy faces potential fallout after his proposed move to Burnley collapsed. Former Wales and Norwich teammate Iwan Roberts stated that Bellamy has 'burnt a lot of bridges' with the Football Association of Wales, players, and fans, citing that the coach's head was turned by the opportunity. The breakdown of negotiations, reportedly not over compensation but possibly related to backroom staff, leaves Bellamy in an awkward position. The FAW and CEO Noel Mooney are aware of his attempts to leave, raising questions about his future despite a contract until 2028. Former striker Malcolm Allen noted that Bellamy will need to win back fan trust through results, especially after Wales failed to qualify for the World Cup. The situation is seen as damaging to his relationship with the squad ahead of the Euro 2028 campaign.
BBC SportCraig Bellamy to Stay as Wales Manager After Burnley Move Collapses
Wales manager Craig Bellamy will remain in his role after a proposed move to become head coach of Championship side Burnley fell through. Burnley had approached the Football Association of Wales to appoint Bellamy as Scott Parker's successor, and the 46-year-old held talks with the Lancashire club. However, the deal collapsed, reportedly due to disagreements over negotiations for Bellamy's backroom staff to join him at Turf Moor, rather than compensation issues. Bellamy previously coached under Vincent Kompany at Burnley between 2022 and 2024 and had a brief caretaker spell. He was appointed Wales boss in 2024 but failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties. His contract runs until 2028, covering the European Championships hosted across the UK and Ireland.
BBC SportCraig Bellamy's Return to Burnley as Head Coach Collapses
Craig Bellamy's plan to become the new head coach of Burnley has fallen through, according to multiple sources including talkSPORT and The Athletic. The 46-year-old former striker, who served as Vincent Kompany's assistant at Burnley from 2022 to 2024, had intended to leave his role with the Welsh national team to take charge of the Championship club. Burnley sources blame the Football Association of Wales for the collapse, while sources close to the Welsh FA claim Bellamy could not agree on personal terms with Burnley. Late Wednesday night, the deal was still progressing with compensation agreed between the clubs. Bellamy's contract with Wales runs until 2028. Burnley, relegated from the Premier League after finishing 19th last season, must now consider other managerial candidates ahead of their August 16 opener against West Ham United.
虎扑 - 足球Craig Bellamy Expected to Become New Burnley Head Coach, Compensation Around £1 Million
According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Wales national team head coach Craig Bellamy is expected to leave his position to become the new manager of Burnley FC. The compensation fee for his release is reportedly around £1 million. Bellamy had previously indicated he would stay with Wales but is now set to depart. Steve Cooper and Eric Ramsay have been identified as early contenders to replace Bellamy as Wales manager.
虎扑 - 足球Craig Bellamy in Advanced Talks for Burnley Manager Job
Wales manager Craig Bellamy is in advanced contract talks with Championship side Burnley to become their new head coach, following the sacking of Scott Parker. Burnley have approached the Football Association of Wales and are reportedly willing to meet the compensation clause in Bellamy's contract. While Bellamy initially expressed a preference to stay with Wales through the 2028 European Championships, he is now giving serious consideration to the move. The 46-year-old previously worked at Burnley as an assistant to Vincent Kompany. If Bellamy departs, former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper and ex-Wolves manager Rob Edwards are among the potential candidates to replace him. Wales failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.
BBC SportBurnley target Craig Bellamy as new manager after contacting FAW
Burnley have intensified their search for a new manager by contacting the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to pursue Wales head coach Craig Bellamy as Scott Parker's replacement. Bellamy, 46, previously worked under Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor, helping the club win the Championship title in 2023. He briefly served as acting head coach after Kompany's move to Bayern Munich in 2024 before taking the Wales job. No deal has been agreed, and compensation would need to be negotiated. Bellamy has two years left on his FAW contract and recently committed his future to Wales, stating he loves the role. However, Burnley's interest has persisted since Parker left by mutual consent in April 2026. Bellamy's former teammate Iwan Roberts suggested the move could be a good fit for both parties, noting Bellamy still has questions to answer as Wales boss.
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