Burnley target Bellamy in managerial hunt

Burnley target Bellamy in managerial huntImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Craig Bellamy started his playing career at Norwich and also played for Coventry, Newcastle, Manchester City and LiverpoolByNick MashiterFootball reporterPublished1 minute agoCommentsBurnley have stepped up their pursuit of Wales boss Craig Bellamy.The Clarets have contacted the Football Association of Wales (FAW) as they target their former coach in their search for Scott Parker's replacement.No deal has been agreed yet and compensation would need to be negotiated.Bellamy previously worked under Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor, helping the club to promotion in 2023, and was briefly named acting head coach after Kompany's move to Bayern Munich in 2024. The 46-year-old has two years left to run on his contract with the FAW but could now part company with his home country midway through his four-year deal.The Clarets have been searching for a new boss since Parker left by mutual consent in April, little more than a week after the club's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed.Ex-Wales forward Bellamy was swiftly identified as a contender to replace Parker.Prior to Wales' June friendly fixtures with Ghana and Romania, Bellamy confirmed he had received interest from club level, but went on to commit his future to Wales.Wales must be better after Romania woe - BellamyPublished6 JuneBelief but work to do - Wales' two years under BellamyPublished7 June"Everything's in place, I get completely backed and it's going to give me the opportunity in the next two years to improve again," Bellamy said before his side's 1-1 draw with Ghana in Cardiff on 2 June."Links? I understand it but I don't look too far. I love what I have here."I've been offered that elsewhere as well, but I have this here already. "Wales gave me this opportunity and one or two might not have because I was conscious I haven't managed before. Wal...