Craig Bellamy hit by a coin, very nearly knocked out by a bottle

Rob Parker | January 28, 2010

Other beer companies try to muscle in on Carling Cup

Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy clutches his head after being hit by a coin while the invisible man pours beer into the wound. Or something like that.
The Welshman was clearly in a bit of discomfort after being struck by a coin thrown by a Manchester United [...]

Video: Marouane Fellaini owns Craig Bellamy

Rob Parker | January 17, 2010

Bellamy in not cockiest player in five-metre radius shocker

OTP readers, please open your How To Play Football handbooks and turn to page 2. And I quote: “The best form of defence is 360° spins around your opponent.”
This could have looked very stupid if it hadn’t have worked, but it did work and, as a consequence, [...]

And the award for most disturbing headline of 2009 goes to…

Rob Parker | December 30, 2009

You can thank The Independent for putting that thought in your head!

How I accidentally fell for Craig Bellamy’s, erm… charms

David Hardy | October 6, 2009

I don’t hate the whinging Welshman!

Watching Aston Villa’s draw with Manchester City last night provoked a bit of reaction. Along with many football followers, I’ve kept one eye on City this season. Given all of the money invested and players that have come in, big things and big performances are expected. And no one at [...]

OTP Rebounds: Bellamy’s worst, relieving ref, and the Old Trafford mystery

Usama Waheed | September 23, 2009

Pepe’s Portuguese picks

Scientists to investigate rift in Old Trafford time continuum [NewsArse]
Top 10 controversial celebrations [FourFourTwo]
Hyperbole of the day [TribalFootball]
Craig Bellamy’s wall of shame [MirrorFootball]
Daniel De Rossi finds an unexpected lover [YouTube]

Photo of Craig Bellamy landing a punch on the kisser of a Manchester United fan

Rob Parker | September 20, 2009

Shy, reserved Welshman reveals hidden violent streak

The pulsating Manchester derby is in danger of being overshadowed by this photograph, which appears to show Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy landing a punch on a Manchester United fan who is being restrained by stewards.
Normally we would not associate such a classless act with Bellamy, but the photo [...]

Video: Craig Bellamy refuses to sign a Rangers shirt

Rob Parker | August 7, 2009

Man City reserve striker picky about where he puts his autograph

When you have had as many clubs as Craig Bellamy it must be difficult to keep track of all your rivals. But after a 2005 loan spell at Parkhead the Welshman is still able to remember ‘Celtic good, Rangers bad’.
So when a Rangers fan tried [...]