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A player who seemed to divide opinions but got to say he was one of my favorite players of recent years and never left anything on the pitch and imo we let him go a season or two early.

Bridge'srightfoot wrote:A player who seemed to divide opinions but got to say he was one of my favorite players of recent years and never left anything on the pitch and imo we let him go a season or two early.

An original player, got to give him that.

At that point in time though it was probably a choice the board had to make, either Mancini or Bellamy. Considering Mancini's relationship to other volatile players, I think the fight between Mancini and Bellamy could've taken on epic proportions for what it's worth. Neither of the two seem to do things half-arsed.

Used to think he was a twat, until he played for us, then I loved him.

Lev Bronstein wrote:Used to think he was a twat, until he played for us, then I loved him.

I remember in Mancini's first game he brought Robinho off for Bellamy and Bellamy was given a standing ovation before he came on.
Great player he was.

I would like to have seen Bellamy vs Vincent Tan. Maybe a birthday tribute video

How many at the time of it sided with shearer in the shearer v bellamy tiff...compare it to how many now. nuff said.

I wasn't too excited about him joining us at the time because of his reputation elsewhere, but have to say he was generally excellent for us. Gave his all in every game, demanded the best from himself and his fellow players and played a key role in our recent journey to the top.

From what he's said lately, it seems he's keen to go into management, so wish him all the best for the future.

Lev Bronstein wrote:Used to think he was a twat, until he played for us, then I loved him.

He had mellowed by the time he joined us but he was a proper twat before that. Good player though who did give his all and made a difference, always good to have him as an option from the bench and gave us some good memories.

Lev Bronstein wrote:Used to think he was a twat, until he played for us, then I loved him.

Same everywhere he went though wasn't it?

Great for us, but lost it a bit with his Hughes-obsession and subsequent rebellion. Couldn't see a bigger picture.

Anyway good luck to him, great fella.

I liked him as a player. Best of luck to him.

His book is a good read too. Best wishes Bellers, always find memories from me.

john@staustell wrote:

Lev Bronstein wrote:Used to think he was a twat, until he played for us, then I loved him.

Same everywhere he went though wasn't it?

Great for us, but lost it a bit with his Hughes-obsession and subsequent rebellion. Couldn't see a bigger picture.

Anyway good luck to him, great fella.

Rebellion as in trying to manage his injuries to be fit enough to play football for City as opposed to being fit enough to run around twisting & stretching his injuries in front of the manager, because the manager knows whats best for him.

If Pellegrini had Bellamy at that stage, he would have just listened to him & worked to get him on the pitch, & had him eating out of his hand, not driven him out of the club wanting to punch his lights out.

Great pity Bellamy couldn't have been a few years younger & fitter when he came to us. Great signing. He would love it with this group now & he'd win us some big games.