Wales Boss Craig Bellamy Explains Why He Rejected Burnley After Summer Saga

Despite being linked with Celtic, this is why I've stayed put at my current job

Ex-Celtic managerial candidate Bellamy has revealed he turned down the chance to become Burnley boss this summer because Wales remains "the…

Wales boss Craig Bellamy explains why he rejected Burnley after summer saga

Bellamy looked set to join Burnley in June but ended up staying with Wales

Craig Bellamy: Wales boss 'committed' to role after Burnley talks

Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.

Despite being linked with Celtic, this is why I’ve stayed put at my current job

2:19 PM Sep 15, 2026: Ex-Celtic managerial candidate Bellamy has revealed he turned down the chance to become Burnley boss this summer because Wales remains “the right place”...

This is the place – Wales boss Craig Bellamy explains why he turned down Burnley

Phil Blanche, Press Association Craig Bellamy says he turned down the Burnley job because Wales was the right place to be. The Clarets appeared set to appoint Bellamy as their new manager in June after receiving permission to speak to him from the Football Association of Wales. But the 47-year-old chose to stay with the […]

Craig Bellamy clarifies his reason for turning down Burnley job to remain as Wales head coach

Craig Bellamy speaks on why he decided to remain as Wales head coach after rejecting a move to Burnley over the summer - dismissing reports that talks broke down.