Bellamy Seriously Considers to Leave the Game

By Matthew Jones
September 1 2003

Welsh striker Craig Bellamy almost quit football ten days ago, after he broke down in Sir Bobby Robson's office. He has suffered from knee problems recently, and was concerned about his future health. Read more...

Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy seriously considered to quit football because of his knee problems just ten days ago!

Bellamy reportedly broke down Sir Bobby Robson's office just last week, in frustration and concerns over his future health.

A club source said: "Bellamy was ready to pack it all in. He was devastated.

"He went into Sir Bobby and told him he was shot and his career was over.

"Luckily the gaffer calmed him down and told him not to worry and they would sort him out."

Bellamy is now aiming to be fit for Wales' Euro2004 qualifier against Italy next week - much to the concern of Robson.

Robson admitted: "If there's no problem then keep building it up. But he's looking to start training on Wednesday and play on Saturday, against Italy. That is the danger and we can't stop him travelling.

"But if he's fine, he's fine. I get on well with Mark Hughes and he understands.

"What we can't allow to happen is that he plays against Italy on the Saturday, Finland on the Wednesday and comes home not able to play for us on the following Saturday against Everton.

"The game against Italy is the biggest he will have ever played in but he has to have two good knees."

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