Craig Bellamy Appreciation Thread

[McDermotX]

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[magicalbarnes]

Great McCallister-esque signing.

[sean_lfc]

Not only does he work his socks off, not only is he lightning fast, game-intelligent, understands space and can pass and score, he's ****ing WELL funny on the pitch! LOLOL The amount of large he gives, I'm absolutely cracking up when he goes off on one, love that side of our game with him in it! Comedy gold **** YEA!!! RRRRRRRaaaaar

[Leyton388]

He's ****ing boss!

[cream]

He's better than Andy Carroll and Stewart downing put together.

[Mostar]

Bellamy vs Villa


[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSJt6e5JK34&feature=player_embedded"]Craig Bellamy vs Aston Villa | 18.12.11 | HD - YouTube[/ame]

[kop-al-74]

I love his enthusiasm but i do feel that he will talk himself into being sent off and can cost us points.

But I suppose it's the whole package with him.

[Roboklopp]

One of Rafa’s biggest mistakes was not playing Bellamy (unused sub) during the 2007 Champions League final.

Thought he did play? Regardless, personally I felt the non-playing of Crouch was the mistake. Defenders had struggled against him throughout the comp- and as soon as he came on we scored.

Don't feel we made a mistake selling him 1st time round ( we dud replace him with Torres ffs & he never played as well for us as Citeh or Blackburn), but he has been great for us 2nd time around. Exactly the sort of player we should have more of.

[Exiled_red]

I don't think he was very good in his first spell with us, and it was probably the right decision to get rid, but in his time away he's matured into a much better player IMO.

[Daniel 7]

I thought he had one cracker of a season with City?

[Darkon]

Bellamy is a very good player, and I ****ing love his attitude on the pitch. Great game intelligence and on current form he should really start every game for us

After Enrique he is signing of the season

[RedReet]

I don't think he was very good in his first spell with us, and it was probably the right decision to get rid, but in his time away he's matured into a much better player IMO.

He did say himself though that he never felted wanted by Rafa or that Rafa would use him properly, just basically bought him because he was cheap. Perhaps that explains why.

[Mostar]

Bellamy is a very good player, and I ****ing love his attitude on the pitch. Great game intelligence and on current form he should really start every game for us

After Enrique he is signing of the season

I love everything about Bellamy, which I voiced many times and was absolutely thrilled that we signed him in the summer time, except that I would like to see him not contesting every ref's decision right or wrong so aggressively.

He seems to be borderline on getting a yellow card or more all the time due to his constant complaining and foul language that could really cost the team.

[Mostar]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/bellamy-an-example-to-all

'Bellamy an example to all'

Kenny Dalglish has reiterated his delight at Craig Bellamy's recent form and believes he is the perfect example for Liverpool's younger players.

The Welsh forward has been a revelation in recent weeks, capping another fine display with a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win at Aston Villa.

Dalglish feels the 32-year-old's work ethic is the secret to his success and is confident he can go on to have even more joy in the future.

Asked if he felt the No.39 was getting better with age, Dalglish said: "So I suppose you will imagine that next year he will be even better then? We've got a lot to look forward then. I'm not sure what age he is, I know he's not a teenager. Since he came in he's been fantastic on and off the pitch. The way he looks after himself is a great credit to his profession and himself. He's getting his rewards and he's making a contribution for us.

"We said when he came in that we were delighted to have him. We know his heart is in the right place and the performances he has been putting in have been excellent for us."

He continued: "He is quick, he is intelligent and he chips in with goals. He scored one and made one on Sunday. We were delighted with the way he played and I'm sure Craig was as well.

"He is a great example because of the way he prepares for games. And then after he has prepared well, he's a great example for the kids because you can say, 'there's someone who has prepared properly and look what he has done on the pitch'.

"A lot of people can look and learn from him because he is pretty dedicated to his profession and young players should look up to that. We are delighted to have him on board."

Liverpool head to Wigan on Wednesday night hoping to maintain the momentum that has seen them move to within three points of fourth-placed Chelsea.

The Latics's manager Roberto Martinez has spoken of the difficulty in preparing for a contest given the uncertainty surrounding Luis Suarez's availability but Dalglish is adamant it has done little to affect his own plans.

He said: "It's not affected us particularly. I don't think Luis is the only player he has to worry about. We've got a few others. If he's planning and identifying Luis as the danger man then fine, but I don't see how it prevents him from planning."

In his pre-match press conference, the Spaniard also suggested that his side would be facing the best Liverpool team in years, to which Dalglish quipped: "I think he's a nice man.

"We just come into work, practice what we preach and try to carry it on out on the pitch. To be fair, every single one of the lads that is in the squad has made a contribution. Their contribution will be needed over the coming weeks because the games are coming up thick and fast. That's when your squad will be tested. We know every single one of them is capable of playing games for us. We just need to pick the right games against the right teams. Hopefully we'll get a bit of luck and come away with the points we deserve."

Last time out, Jordi Gomez's late equaliser claimed an impressive 1-1 draw for Wigan in their home clash with Chelsea.

Dalglish was an interested observer on that occasion and felt they more than worthy of their share of the spoils.

He said: "I thought it was a result they deserved. They changed the formation that they play and the 1-1 draw didn't flatter them in any way. It was a pretty even game and they deserved to get something from it.

"I don't think Roberto (Martinez) knows another way to play. He came over from Spain many years ago with two other young Spaniards and they played with style. He kept that belief going and it would be wrong for any manager to try and teach his players a style of play that he didn't know much about.

"Credit to him, he stuck to his beliefs and they had their rewards. I think staying in the Barclays Premier League was a successful season for them last year. I think they scored at Stoke last year to stay up and that was an achievement for them. I think this year will be exactly the same."

Asked if it's a sign of progress at the club that Liverpool have managed to pick up so many good results in the absence of Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard at times this term, he added: "Well, they've played a few games. Carra came on at Villa. People always say that the strength of the club is in how good the squad is. We are delighted with the quality we have and if Jamie and Steven are fit, then we are even stronger.

"The lads have done very well and in the matches that Jamie and Stevie have played in, they have done well and made a contribution. Others may have made a greater contribution in other people's eyes, but for us they all have a part to play and we'll look forward to everybody being fit - and then we've got a problem picking a team."

[Darkon]

I love everything about Bellamy, which I voiced many times and was absolutely thrilled that we signed him in the summer time, except that I would like to see him not contesting every ref's decision right or wrong so aggressively.

He seems to be borderline on getting a yellow card or more all the time due to his constant complaining and foul language that could really cost the team.

True him and Suarez could tone it down a bit - but I also reckons it's a part of their winning nature. But hate seeing players getting cards for complaining, when did it ever change a decision?