Craig Bellamy was a brilliant footballer — fast, clinical, and full of fire. But the man had a TEMPER that could explode at any second. He attacked his own teammate with a golf club. Yes, you read that right. A GOLF CLUB. During a team bonding trip. You cannot make this stuff up!
Country: Wales Position: Striker / Winger Career: 1996-2014 Clubs: Norwich City, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Celtic, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, West Ham, Manchester City, Cardiff City
The Rap Sheet
- Hit Liverpool teammate John Arne Riise with a golf club during a team trip in Portugal in 2007
- Got into a physical altercation with Newcastle manager Graeme Souness in the training ground
- Was sent home from a Newcastle pre-season tour for fighting with teammates
- Had public bust-ups with managers at almost every single club he played for
- Scored the day after the golf club incident and celebrated by doing a golf swing — absolute legend
The Verdict
Bellamy was a nightmare to manage but brilliant to watch. The golf club incident could have ended his career, but instead he scored the next day and celebrated with a GOLF SWING. Only in football, my friends. Only in football!
Tomorrow: #22 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
