Craig Bellamy Appreciation Thread

[Daffy Duck]

Getting his shirt next, I absolutely adore the guy.

[Mostar]

The new Garry Mac??

Incredible performace today.

he has been amazing this season not just today.

real difference maker and we would have much less points and much less success overall if we had not signed him at the last minute.

[Norbs]

Suarez, Gerrard, Bellamy and Maxi would nauseate our opponents. Can't wait to see them on the field together

[McDermotX]

He's got to be one of the most annoying *******s playing the game though. What a prick ! (in the most lovable way for us fans of course).

Particularly loved him throttling DeJong with a smile on his face.

[Mostar]

He's got to be one of the most annoying *******s playing the game though. What a prick ! (in the most lovable way for us fans of course).

Particularly loved him throttling DeJong with a smile on his face.

i always loved him especially because he is the way he is and was unbelievably excited to see him come back.

Even when he played for the opposition i still respected him as he always, always gives you his best.

[McDermotX]

i always loved him especially because he is the way he is.

Even when he played for the opposition i still respected him as he always, always gives you his best.

Oh I agree.
I know lads have been saying that you can see how much he loves the club, and Kenny etc, and you can see the effort he puts in because of that. But I think that does Craig a wee bit of a disservice, as he has always given his 100% to any of his teams over the years purely out of his love of the game and his determination to win.
Very refreshing in today's modern game.

[Mostar]

Oh I agree.
I know lads have been saying that you can see how much he loves the club, and Kenny etc, and you can see the effort he puts in because of that. But I think that does Craig a wee bit of a disservice, as he has always given his 100% to any of his teams over the years purely out of his love of the game and his determination to win.
Very refreshing in today's modern game.

totally agree. it is in his nature to give his best no matter who he plays for and as you said he truly enjoys the game that it is an absolute treat to watch him.

He may come across as being "prick" but i cannot tell you how glad i am he is "our" prick.

[McDermotX]

totally agree. it is in his nature to give his best no matter who he plays for and as you said he truly enjoys the game that it is an absolute treat to watch him.

He may come across as being "prick" but i cannot tell you how glad i am he is "our" prick.

Absolutely

[BootRoom]

He doesn't gesticulate to the linesmen as much as he used to during his first stint when he was obviously offside; that used to wind me up no end. Tremendous player.

[Nick77]

****s me off that a 32 yr old free transfer has to show players 5 to 10 years younger than him who cost a fortune how to play the game!
It's all about attitude - he NEVER gives up, chases absolutely everything & never lets his head drop. One of the few worthy of the Red shirt imo.

[Shaggy]

He's much better than when he was first here, still improving in his 30s! He's brilliant.

Said the same last night - weird isn't it. Not entirely sure why.

Every single game he plays well. What a player.

[Lee]

He's much better than when he was first here, still improving in his 30s! He's brilliant.

Never rated him until he went to Blackburn. He was good there, okay with us the first time and went on to become West Ham's best player. Since then he's got better and better - he's ****ing brilliant.

He's a great player and I ****ing love his attitude.

Shame about his knees and that he's 33 this year.

Just checked and he has eight in 20 games this season (all comps).

[billy_mac]

He cares and I love him for that.

I've two knees in very good condition with low mileage that I'd give him to be able to every game in a season.

Maybe we should do a Paul McGrath with him and allow him not to train and only to play.

[Chris]

Said the same last night - weird isn't it. Not entirely sure why.

Every single game he plays well. What a player.

Yep, seven knee operations, admits he cant play two games in 3 days, in his 30s and yet he still seems to be improving! Bet its not often thats happened.

Liked him first time around aswell but he's defo improved a lot.

[kris90210]

I think he falls into that category of players that work extremely hard on the training ground. It's odd that a player who relies as much on pace as he does has actually improved with age. He's still fast as ****, but he's not quite as quick as he used to be. In response - similar to Giggs - he's worked on his control, technique and his passing. You very rarely see him concede possession these days. His work ethic has always been top notch, and he's calmed down a touch too - off the pitch as well as on it.

He is a rare, rare breed. Look how good he is now and he took a step down to play for Cardiff last season! How many players would do that? Look at his willingness to chase everything. If Andy Carroll had Bellamy's mentality, he'd be world class.

So, so pleased he's with us. Great player, philanthropist and a genuine fan. He's a credit to the shirt.