Bellamy On The Move

Last updated : 25 May 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes says he would be "delighted" to have the ex-Newcastle striker back at Ewood Park, while Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is set to step up his interest.

The Welsh international is never far away from trouble, but Sir Bobby Robson insisted the player "always gave me 110% on the field and that made him worth the effort". O'Neill also forged a good relationship with Bellamy during a successful loan spell at Celtic two-and-a-half years ago, when Graeme Souness wanted him out of St James' Park.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez is ready to off-load the player after just one season as the striker has struggled to hold down a regular place and was an unused substitute during Wednesday's Champions League final against AC Milan in Athens.

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Signed from Coventry City in the summer of 2001 for £6m, one year after Bobby Robson tried to sign him from Norwich. Striker who went through a terrible time at Highfield Road, and blamed for Coventry's relegation. But his first season at SJP was remarkable. His injury towards the close of 2001/2 cost United a crack at the title. Made headlines on the front of the newspapers as well as the back for incidents including rascial abuse. Then of course there was the physical battle on the training ground as soon as Graeme Souness arrived at SJP. Souness tried to sell him to Birmingham but he turned it down at the last moment and went on loan to Celtic. Sold to Blackburn Rovers in July 2005 for £5m plus add-ons.