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sports1d ago
Bellamy fell short in World Cup dream - but IS still right man
- Bellamy led Wales to the brink of a World Cup playoff before a late defeat sealed the miss.
- RIATH AL-SAMARRAI defends Bellamy, saying passion is not enough but he is still the right man for the job.
- Bellamy’s approach includes long road trips and deep engagement with communities across rural Wales.
- The piece highlights Wales’ tactical strengths and weaknesses, including attacking tempo and defensive gaps.
- Bellamy points to his bench as crucial for balancing the team during qualifiers.
- The article notes Bellamy’s potential link to Celtic and continued interest in the Wales job.
- Bellamy asserts he would not swap the shirt crest-down rule, illustrating his cultural approach with players.
- The piece frames Bellamy as a demanding but potentially tempered coach for international duty.
- Bellamy’s early months involved extensive travel to remote Welsh communities for engagement.
- The article closes urging Wales to keep Bellamy to maximize potential ahead of Euro 2028.
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