Welsh FA Hit Back At Newcastle Over Bellamy Row
By Matthew Jones
October 27 2003
The FAW (Football Association of Wales) are furious that they have been dragged into the controversy surrounding Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy and his knee problems.
The FAW (Football Association of Wales) are furious that they have been dragged into the controversy surrounding Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy and his knee problems.
Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd said, "If you lend someone your car for nothing and it comes back damaged, you would expect to receive compensation from them."
The Welsh Football Association has hit back with a statement left by spokesman Ceri Stennett to the Sunday Sun: "We would vehemently contest any action taken against us.
"We categorically state that Craig was not injured with us. Our medical people - who are very highly respected - checked him out before and after the match and he also said verbally he was fine."