Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCraig Bellamy looks set to take over at Burnley (Action Images/Reuters)Craig Bellamy, the current manager of the Welsh national football team, is in advanced discussions to take over as manager of Sky Bet Championship club Burnley. Bellamy, who was appointed Wales manager in July 2024 and is halfway through a four-year contract, had initially committed to the Euro 2028 campaign despite previous speculation linking him to other clubs. His tenure with Wales began impressively with a nine-game unbeaten run and promotion to Nations League A, but the team later failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup after a play-off penalty shootout loss and has not won any of its last four games. Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, acknowledged Bellamy's significant contribution to Welsh football while recognising that individuals have different career objectives. Should Bellamy depart, potential candidates to succeed him as Wales manager include Steve Cooper, who recently left Danish club Brondby, and Rob Edwards, who was recently dismissed by Wolves. In fullCraig Bellamy poised to quit Wales as he enters advanced talks over Burnley returnThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Wales set to lose manager Craig Bellamy to Championship club
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCraig Bellamy looks set to take over at Burnley (Action Images/Reuters)Craig Bellamy, the current manager of the Welsh national football team, is in advanced discussions to take over as manager of Sky Bet Championship club Burnley. Bellamy, who was appointed Wales manager in July 2024 and is halfway through a four-year contract, had initially committed to the Euro 2028 campaign despite previous speculation linking him to other clubs. His tenure with Wales began impressively with a nine-game unbeaten run and promotion to Nations League A, but the team later failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup after a play-off penalty shootout loss and has not won any of its last four games. Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, acknowledged Bellamy's significant contribution to Welsh football while recognising that individuals have different career objectives. Should Bellamy depart, potential candidates to succeed him as Wales manager include Steve Cooper, who recently left Danish club Brondby, and Rob Edwards, who was recently dismissed by Wolves. In fullCraig Bellamy poised to quit Wales as he enters advanced talks over Burnley returnThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
