UEFA Golden Boot Away - Can Bellamy Win It?
By Matthew Jones
March 13 2004
Following his goal against Real Mallorca on Thursday night at St James' Park, Newcastle United striker Craig Bellamy is on the verge of landing this season's UEFA Cup golden boot.
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BELLAMY TO WIN UEFA CUP GOLDEN BOOT
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Bellamy is now joint-top scorer in the UEFA Cup, having netted four goals.
On this subject, Bellamy said: "The Golden Boot? I didn't even know I'd be playing in it - it's just a bonus.
"It's the only cup I'm left in at the minute so I'm trying to grip it with both hands. I'm delighted the way it's gone. I just hope it keeps going."
He added, "My hamstring's a bit tight. It's been a bit tight since I did it in the warm-up against Valerenga. I get little niggles because I'm just back. I'm trying to play so many games so quickly. I'm expecting one or two more niggles to come.
"No-one's going to go easy on me - these are important games. They mean a lot to both clubs. You see the reaction from our crowd, the boos again. It shows how much it means to them. You've got to put up with that. You've got to play wholeheartedly.
"You expect to get kicked. You watch every game I play in. I'm probably one of the most fouled players in the game because that's how I play. I invite tackles and it's no coincidence that I've had the injuries I've had.
"I could do with taking fewer hits but I can't see it changing."
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