Welsh Soccer Affiliation chief government Noel Mooney has insisted Craig Bellamy stays “completely dedicated” to Wales after a proposed transfer to Burnley fell by means of.
Bellamy was reported to have been set to take over as supervisor of Burnley, the place he was beforehand Vincent Kompany’s assistant, however the deal fell by means of on Thursday.
The 46-year-old, who took over as Wales supervisor in July 2024, led Wales to the 2026 World Cup qualification play-offs, the place they suffered a heartbreaking defeat on penalties in opposition to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bellamy additionally oversaw Wales’ promotion to Nations League A, with video games because of start in opposition to Portugal in September.
Mooney insists the previous ahead will stay in command of the Dragons and doesn’t consider his fame shall be tarnished by his Burnley hyperlinks.
On this present day in 2016…
We beat Northern Eire 1-0 in Paris and superior to the final eight of #EURO2016!pic.twitter.com/qN2WItqx8M
— Wales (@Cymru) June 25, 2026
“Craig has handled us splendidly and we’re trying ahead to taking part in Portugal, Denmark and Norway in Nations League A this autumn.”
“It was a disgrace that we missed out on the World Cup due to the penalty shootout. If we may play within the penalty shootout, it will be a lottery ticket. We might have preferred to have performed too, however proper now we’re concentrating on Nations League A and Craig, who’s in cost.”
“He is carried out an amazing job right here up to now. He is made us play actually, actually good soccer.
“Craig is completely dedicated to his nation. He’s fully dedicated to his job. Each time we have now a dialogue, he all the time talks in regards to the future and the way we transfer ahead.
“I do know there are talks right here and there, however he’s right here and we’re all trying ahead to the autumn.”
