Craig Bellamy: Wales boss ‘lost a lot of love’ after Burnley move collapse

Bellamy was Vincent Kompany’s assistant at Burnley between 2022 and 2024 for a brief spell as caretaker boss.

The Lancashire club approached the FAW with a view to appointing Bellamy to replace Scott Parker, who was sacked in April.

The gap is understood to be unrelated to FAW compensation, with negotiations for Bellamy’s backroom staff to join him at Turf Moor believed to be a point of contention.

Former Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester City and West Ham striker Bellamy, who was appointed Wales boss in 2024, has a contract until 2028.

He earlier He has expressed his desire to lead Wales at Euro 2028. It is taking place in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

But Roberts believes Bellamy’s connection to the Burnley vacancy could affect his relationship with the Wales squad and supporters.

“The players know he would have left and gone to Burnley if he had had the chance,” Roberts said. S4C news.

“Having said that, it’s the best job in the world and how much he’s looking forward to leading Wales to the next European Championship.

“The next few days will be very interesting, I think.”