Craig Bellamy

[Republik]

Why do so many teams spend big money on him? I just don't get it! Am I the only one?

[im]

No - if Spurs buy him I'll be gutted but not surprised as he's a typical of the kind of player 'arry Redknob brings in.

Edited by im on Friday 16th January 13:11

[Skipppy]

I think 'arry could be the person to get the very best out of him.

West Ham will sell, they are waiting for the right price.

[hornetrider]

Bellers - lots of speed but little accuracy. Much like Cisse, Baros etc in that regard. I can see the appeal from a Premiership point of view, in the workrate and speed, but he, like the others I've mentioned, simply don't get enough goals.

IMO

[Republik]

Sorry, have to add seeing as he looks set to move to Portsmouth, Jermain Pennant. Very overrated. Has failed to make impacts at Arsenal and Liverpool yet those lower down the leagues seems to clamour to sign him.

[cj_eds]

Bellamy: I was mixed when he left the Toon. We needed his pace alongside a tired Shearer, but was a natural born trouble maker. Him or Souness had to go, ultimately they both did. Can't say I've any problem with Bellamy, Dyer and Bowyer all ending up elsewhere.
Seeing Jenas being linked with Morinho's Milan is funny as well. His career has taken a massive kick-start by moving to Spurs.
11m for Bellamy though, I can see why a mid-table team would take him. That 11m will probably buy a good few points which this season could be the difference of staying up or dropping in relegation!

[MikeyT]

He's a little st though - small man syndrome - and his care in the community face.

Edited by MikeyT on Friday 16th January 14:07

[sjc]

He's unbelievably quick though, notices even more pitchside,his first 3/4 yards frighten the life out of defenders. Hasn't been any trouble at the Hammers, but his body language if the ball's not put where he wants it,is pants. Really hope he stays, lets get rid of Boa Morte( the worst player I've ever seen in a Hammers shirt, seriously against Barnsley he was pitiful, as if we'd turned up, realised we only had ten and picked some fat bloke out the crowd), and happy to lose Neill, no pace, no positional sense.

[Colin_147]

I seriously hope Spurs dont sign him. He has never been prolific and I would rather play Bent, who is just as quick and more clinical.

Spurs have been linked with a lot of names but I hope none of them are true. Palicios would be a good signing but please dont throw money on Kenwyn Jones and Stephen Hunt ffs

[Meatball]

Id swop him for Darren Bent anyday especially as hes due for another hamstring injury soon fking midget

[RodMod]

West Ham don't need him so any one else is welcome to the little miserable tt . We done just fine today without him.

[Hammer67]

Classic case of tapping up by media. When we bought him he was virtually untouchable ~ no one doubts his ability but what a shedhead. A few good performances later, and it really is just a few, he now believes he`s bigger than the club. Good riddance I say, Zola seems to have accepted the situation and if we play like we have done recently with Dyer and Ashton added to the mix we`ll be OK. I just hope that Bellamy`s exit strategy isn`t contagious with guys like Scott Parker who really is a class act who doesn`t get the praise he deserves.

[sjc]

Looks like deal will be done with City today,certainly makes more sense him going there (Hughes/chance of playing with Kaka)than going to Spurs. In any case, we would have won yesterday with David Bellamy up front, let alone Craig.

[The jiffle king]

14 million... Wow

Never rated Bellamy, think he is a loose cannon and 8 clubs in his career may tell it's own story. I wouldn't even have him down at Southampton and we're in the mire!

[MikeyT]

Colin_147 said:

I would rather play Bent, who is just as quick and more clinical.

Edited by MikeyT on Monday 19th January 13:11

[Sheepy]

MikeyT said:

Colin_147 said:

I would rather play Bent, who is just as quick and more clinical.

I was thinking of that one too!

[Meatball]

Sheepy said:

MikeyT said:

Colin_147 said:

I would rather play Bent, who is just as quick and more clinical.

I was thinking of that one too!

I retract my comment too
14m for that sack of st

[sjc]

Ah well, he's gone now to his 8th club in 9years. Played 24 games scored 7 goals and we've doubled our money. Not bad business for someone who'll be moving again in a years time