Overview
- Capping a flat friendly in Cardiff on Tuesday, Craig Bellamy said he slammed a table and tore into his players at half-time, adding that his hand still hurt from the outburst.
- After Thursday’s penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina ended Wales’ World Cup bid, Bellamy reaffirmed that the Wales job is the best in the world and said he wants to lead the team to Euro 2028.
- Talk has grown about Bellamy for the Celtic vacancy, with betting markets listing him among the frontrunners and ex-teammate Joe Ledley calling him a perfect fit, though no formal move has been reported.
- Selection and mood reflected the fallout from the play-offs, as Jordan James and Rubin Colwill returned to their clubs for injury checks, Daniel James faced a fitness doubt, and a subdued crowd even booed Brennan Johnson when he came on.
- FAW chief Noel Mooney has estimated a €10m revenue hit from missing the World Cup, and Bellamy said he will take a short rest before turning to a tough Nations League slate in September and the Euro 2028 push.