Craig Bellamy returns to old club Cardiff to become their player development manager
CARDIFF favourite Craig Bellamy has rejoined his former club as a Player Development Manager.
The Welshman’s first coaching role will involve developing the club’s brightest talents amongst the youth set-up and helping them into the first-team.
Craig Bellamy ended his playing days with Cardiff
Bellamy has teamed up with manager Neil Warnock after the vacant position became available following the departure of former under-23 manager Kevin Nicholson leaving his post.
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The 37-year-old ended his career with the Bluebirds in 2014, making 91 appearances during two spells with his hometown club.
Speaking about the position, Bellamy said told Cardiff’s official website: “It’s a position I feel passionately about and one that comes with huge responsibility.
Bellamy will work with Neil Warnock in some capacityGetty Images
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"To be appointed in such a role is a fantastic honour for me."
Bellamy enjoyed a career at the highest level with spells at Liverpool and Manchester City.
He scored 17 goals in 90 appearances for Cardiff before deciding to hang up his boots.
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