Newcastle's Bellamy To "Listen To His Knee"

Bellamy is currently undergoing rehabilitation after the latest knee operation which forced the 24-year-old on to the sidelines.

Bellamy admits he has often played for either Newcastle or Wales when he has not been 100% fit, and teammate Kieron Dyer also spoke about this matter.

Bellamy said: "I have got over the disappointment of having another knee injury and I am focusing on my rehabilitation, but it is too early to say when I will be able to play again.

"I will return to playing again only when my knee is 100 per cent fit. In the past I have played for both Wales and United when this has not been the case and I have now learned my lesson.

"As a result my knee will tell me when I am ready to return, not the other way round." Sir Bobby Robson appreciates that it will be a waiting game with Bellamy and told the Evening Chronicle: "We have to be patient as far as he is concerned and not rush him.

"It's a long-term injury and a slow job. We speak to him every day - but at this moment in time we are not even thinking about a date for his comeback."