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Post by surge on Aug 7, 2024 11:57:27 GMT
I think this is going to be a fun ride, I like Bellamy and I like how blunt he can be, this is probably just what we need right now. Completely agree. Those who were frustrated by media trained "polished" interviews from Giggs & Page won't have to worry. Craig is a straight talker for right or for wrong, he won't shelter things from the supporters Bellamy will shelter things from supporters. Think back to when Kompany was sent off at Chelsea and he gave a very professional answer - this was probably see as a sign of growth compared to his John Terry answer a number of years ago - and he is a better manager for it. At the moment his job is to meet people, to introduce himself as a manager and build relationships/excitement. In a few months his job will be to oversee camps with travel, training and two games and I expect a slightly different side of Bellamy at this point. |
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Post by morg on Aug 7, 2024 12:30:59 GMT
Completely agree. Those who were frustrated by media trained "polished" interviews from Giggs & Page won't have to worry. Craig is a straight talker for right or for wrong, he won't shelter things from the supporters Bellamy will shelter things from supporters. Think back to when Kompany was sent off at Chelsea and he gave a very professional answer - this was probably see as a sign of growth compared to his John Terry answer a number of years ago - and he is a better manager for it. At the moment his job is to meet people, to introduce himself as a manager and build relationships/excitement. In a few months his job will be to oversee camps with travel, training and two games and I expect a slightly different side of Bellamy at this point. Next match is just over 4 weeks away! Was hoping that his backroom staff might see some changes before then. I've seen Crofts' name mentioned. |
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Post by athenempadu on Aug 7, 2024 14:09:38 GMT
I think this is going to be a fun ride, I like Bellamy and I like how blunt he can be, this is probably just what we need right now. I hope it will be this much fun  Johnson
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Post by bobbyghoul on Aug 7, 2024 15:18:51 GMT
Bellamy will shelter things from supporters. Think back to when Kompany was sent off at Chelsea and he gave a very professional answer - this was probably see as a sign of growth compared to his John Terry answer a number of years ago - and he is a better manager for it. At the moment his job is to meet people, to introduce himself as a manager and build relationships/excitement. In a few months his job will be to oversee camps with travel, training and two games and I expect a slightly different side of Bellamy at this point. Next match is just over 4 weeks away! Was hoping that his backroom staff might see some changes before then. I've seen Crofts' name mentioned. I'd be surprised if Gunter is still involved given his main role so far has been as Ramsey's surrogate partner. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Aug 7, 2024 15:29:51 GMT
I think this is going to be a fun ride, I like Bellamy and I like how blunt he can be, this is probably just what we need right now. I hope it will be this much fun Johnson
Koumas D. James
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Ampadu J. JamesWilson one of our few bonafide top flight players, unlikely he'd be left out for Koumas, although Koumas does seem like a Bellamy type of player and it's quite possible he'll get good minutes of the bench. I also think Johnson will be used as a striker and Bellamy wil get more out of him than Page |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Aug 7, 2024 15:30:47 GMT
Completely agree. Those who were frustrated by media trained "polished" interviews from Giggs & Page won't have to worry. Craig is a straight talker for right or for wrong, he won't shelter things from the supporters Bellamy will shelter things from supporters. Think back to when Kompany was sent off at Chelsea and he gave a very professional answer - this was probably see as a sign of growth compared to his John Terry answer a number of years ago - and he is a better manager for it. At the moment his job is to meet people, to introduce himself as a manager and build relationships/excitement. In a few months his job will be to oversee camps with travel, training and two games and I expect a slightly different side of Bellamy at this point. Yes when it needs to be the case. But you only need to look at his recent interviews/talks to see that it's not quite to the same degree as most managers. He doesn't mind swearing, calling out Toshack, and showing his emotion when talking about Speed - all refreshing to see |
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Post by reyrey on Aug 7, 2024 16:50:11 GMT
And because his best position is right wing It depends on the tactics Not really lol whatever the tactics are, his best position is right midfield/ wing. |
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Post by jono on Aug 7, 2024 17:33:20 GMT
13 goals and 7 assists in the championship for James last season. Still quite incredulous he didn't start against Poland. But that was Page for you. He was the most in form player we had going into those play offs. he didnt start the Finland match either - guaranteed you weren't saying he should have started after that one. I did, as it goes. Or before it, even. I'd mentioned to the other half if Page doesn't start James in these play off games it'll be his undoing. A few short months later he was gone. Although ironically it was James' miss which sealed the deal for Poland. |
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Post by athenempadu on Aug 7, 2024 17:37:53 GMT
It depends on the tactics Not really lol whatever the tactics are, his best position is right midfield/ wing. If you want him to beat his man and stick the ball on Kieffer's head then left wing it is (aka Page-ball)  |
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Post by njdragon on Aug 8, 2024 8:47:02 GMT
he didnt start the Finland match either - guaranteed you weren't saying he should have started after that one. I did, as it goes. Or before it, even. I'd mentioned to the other half if Page doesn't start James in these play off games it'll be his undoing. A few short months later he was gone. Although ironically it was James' miss which sealed the deal for Poland. ha that did cross my mind.. that it was James that missed that penalty. Don't get me wrong i love the guy. But even for leeds he was being used as an impact sub. Its sods law that probably our least injury prone player gets injured at right back just after james is brought on. Typical wales bad luck as always, in hindsight yes we should have brought on an established left or right back but if we'd had a tried and tested one im sure we would have.. RND for example. Big call to big Da silva on for this final and surely sacrificing an attacking option. Who would you have brought off for Dasilva? some may say moore but then if you bring James on you need more as the target man. |
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Post by jono on Aug 8, 2024 12:17:55 GMT
I did, as it goes. Or before it, even. I'd mentioned to the other half if Page doesn't start James in these play off games it'll be his undoing. A few short months later he was gone. Although ironically it was James' miss which sealed the deal for Poland. ha that did cross my mind.. that it was James that missed that penalty. Don't get me wrong i love the guy. But even for leeds he was being used as an impact sub. Its sods law that probably our least injury prone player gets injured at right back just after james is brought on. Typical wales bad luck as always, in hindsight yes we should have brought on an established left or right back but if we'd had a tried and tested one im sure we would have.. RND for example. Big call to big Da silva on for this final and surely sacrificing an attacking option. Who would you have brought off for Dasilva? some may say moore but then if you bring James on you need more as the target man. I guess we could've just pushed Davies out to left wing back and pushed Ampadu back in to the back 3 with Rodon and Mepham. I think Neco went to right back then didn't he? It's gone now, mind. In a few weeks we'll be starting a new era and supping a number of ales in Cardiff 🏴🍺 |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Aug 19, 2024 10:48:00 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c703rel4k9koReflects really well on Bellamy, especially in light of his club affiliation. I don't think it's a coincidence that Cabango, Cullen and Cooper all had good games against Preston. Cooper was poor all last season, so it was good to see him return to form.
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Post by hooky on Aug 19, 2024 10:57:38 GMT
Bellamy is obviously an obsessed student of the game and has vision - you only have to see the creative way he approached playing the game. He will surely be a big tactical upgrade on Page
We will see if he has that certainty in his mind as to when to make a change when things are not going to plan - if we see him making tactical tweaks early in such scenarios then we will have struck gold.
Really hope he smashes it - not just for Wales but because I want him to succeed - even when he was having mad outbursts - this guy was going to the Continent when he had suffered significant injuries off his own back to learn the game - think I remember him watching Ajax youth, the way they were developed, etc. To me that is pretty incredible
Good luck Craig!
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Post by surge on Aug 22, 2024 16:41:40 GMT
I know that there are many positions to fill with Rob Edwards (Under 19's?) and the FAW President as well, but is there any hint of movement regarding Page's backroom staff or whether Bellamy will carry on with same team?
I suppose it's natural to have a camp together and make a decision after this and, as we saw with Page, backroom staff not fixed into concrete from start to finish.
Edit: I may have answered my own question but would be interested if anyone has heard different.
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Post by iot on Aug 22, 2024 17:20:57 GMT
I know that there are many positions to fill with Rob Edwards (Under 19's?) and the FAW President as well, but is there any hint of movement regarding Page's backroom staff or whether Bellamy will carry on with same team? I suppose it's natural to have a camp together and make a decision after this and, as we saw with Page, backroom staff not fixed into concrete from start to finish. Edit: I may have answered my own question but would be interested if anyone has heard different. Think he mentioned in the talk he did a couple of weeks ago that he wants to give the backroom staff a go before making any changes. But also hinted that he’s looking at potential addition - Crofts was strongly hinted, but he has a prominent role at a very good prem league club so might be difficult to attain |
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Post by surge on Aug 22, 2024 18:51:26 GMT
I know that there are many positions to fill with Rob Edwards (Under 19's?) and the FAW President as well, but is there any hint of movement regarding Page's backroom staff or whether Bellamy will carry on with same team? I suppose it's natural to have a camp together and make a decision after this and, as we saw with Page, backroom staff not fixed into concrete from start to finish. Edit: I may have answered my own question but would be interested if anyone has heard different. Think he mentioned in the talk he did a couple of weeks ago that he wants to give the backroom staff a go before making any changes. But also hinted that he’s looking at potential addition - Crofts was strongly hinted, but he has a prominent role at a very good prem league club so might be difficult to attain Thank you. It's good that he's not rushing a decision even if I am impatient for news. |
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 22, 2024 20:21:32 GMT
New backroom staff tbc by the FA Wales Bellamy bringing in his own team |
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Post by neverever on Aug 22, 2024 22:35:26 GMT
Anyone know who his backroom team will be.
Will Dutch Ray come back into the fold?
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 6:50:48 GMT
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 6:52:53 GMT
there is also another I am hearing not posted by the BBC (others)
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Post by iot on Aug 23, 2024 7:11:48 GMT
Excellent news - Crofts looks like a perfect no.2 for us given how prominent he's been within the Brighton setup, what they've achieved and their style of play which is aligned with how Bellamy wants us to play. I knew Bellamy wanted him, but wasn't sure that he would be attainable, so it's really pleasing to see that appointment.
While Rowberry struggled as a Manager at Newport, he's been highly rated as a coach for a while now and Bellamy must have been impressed by him while they worked together at Cardiff.
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 7:22:11 GMT
Agree, would now expect the FAW to confirm all (now that the BBC have broken some of the information)
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Post by welshdc on Aug 23, 2024 7:23:44 GMT
Excellent news - Crofts looks like a perfect no.2 for us given how prominent he's been within the Brighton setup, what they've achieved and their style of play which is aligned with how Bellamy wants us to play. I knew Bellamy wanted him, but wasn't sure that he would be attainable, so it's really pleasing to see that appointment. While Rowberry struggled as a Manager at Newport, he's been highly rated as a coach for a while now and Bellamy must have been impressed by him while they worked together at Cardiff. Margetson though, yuck. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 23, 2024 7:30:38 GMT
I’ll be very happy with Crofts and Rowberry. Young coaches with fresh ideas.
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Post by morg on Aug 23, 2024 7:34:14 GMT
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 7:47:54 GMT
other back room staff are analysts/physios
2 more assistant i have been told expected tbc
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 8:01:58 GMT
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Post by rushy on Aug 23, 2024 8:42:26 GMT
I'm wondering what the main objective will be for Bellamy and his 'forward thinking' coaches when we begin our new campaign in a few weeks time.
The ultimate goal (excuse the pun}, should be qualification of whichever competition we enter, but coaches today appear more obsessed with style of play over achieving results.
I don't think experimenting in different systems with players who are mostly not at the top level is the way to go and could be disastrous for us, with the probability of conceding more goals inevitable imo.
This is not meant to be negative towards anyone, I just hope the approach and attitude of Bellamy and his team of coaches realise that every result matters in international football and should be the priority , and not just aesthetically pleasing to a certain few.
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Post by surge on Aug 23, 2024 8:54:18 GMT
"The FAW would like to place on record its thanks to Alan Knill, Jack Lester, Tony Roberts and Nick Davies"
Not sure this is the most relevant thread for it but to echo the thanks. They've all come across well during their time here in the interview snippets.
Who would have thought my questions would have prompted the news release, eh??
I wonder what Gunter's new role will be? Under 19s and FAW President spots notably vacant.
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 23, 2024 9:10:00 GMT
there is a new coaching setup at u17 level
with CK moving up
U19 is vacant, and the FAW advertised a vacancy for "Men's Youth National Team Coach" a few weeks ago
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