In the aftermath of Bellamy’s departure, on loan to Celtic (Article), rather than add much comment this week the media in general has been happy to let the various parties involved just shoot their mouths off and leave us to make our own minds up. 

Personally I’m surprised that the media have, for the most part, let this rumble away without too much more negative comment.  Perhaps it’s just old news now, or perhaps they are just happy to let Newcastle United go about making a general arse of themselves and don’t need to add much more.

In my opinion if the club want to draw a line under the whole sad affair then why not JUST STOP TALKING ABOUT IT!  We had a week of it all over the media, why, if you don’t want anything more added to it and want to move on, did so many people want to continue having their say?  If Bellamy wants to mouth off then fine, let him.  Most people would most likely just think it was the Glamorgan Gob back in full flow and probably ignore most of it.

Souness and Bellamy started the final round trading insults.  Bellamy claiming that you “can’t doubt his attitude” (Article). Then Souness claiming Bellamy wasn’t good enough for Newcastle anyway (Article).

Personally I think they’re both wrong.  Bellamy’s attitude on the pitch may be fine but off it and in the way he has conducted himself over the last month I think there’s more than just a doubt or two!  However, whilst I’d agree if you look at goals per game (Article) Bellamy did not score enough and sometimes wasted opportunities, his pace combined with Shearer’s goals was at times an invaluable way to unlock stubborn defences.  That said his actions and attitude mean he simply had to go.

The final say came from newly appointed Assistant to the Manager (note the interesting semantics there, he’s not the assistant manager) Terry MacDermott.  (Article) and (Article).  He says, “This will be the last time I’ll talk about Craig Bellamy.”  Let’s bloody hope so eh?

While I’m on the subject of shutting up, Fat Fred couldn’t resist making a comment after the Monkey Heeded God of Pennywell paired us with Chelsea in the cup. (Article) You know I think the only chairman that is as quotable as Freddy is Milan Mandaric.  And both of them seem only capable of setting themselves up for a fall.  And as for Chelsea in the cup?  I don’t even what to think about that until I really have to.  Meanwhile Birmingham’s co-owner David Sullivan took time out to be another aiming at Bellamy following his departure to Celtic. (Article)  I just wish they’d all keep their gobs shut myself.

While we’re on about talking to the press and being tight lipped, what is the Evening Chronicle’s problem with Stephen Carr?  (Article) If he doesn’t want to talk to the press then surely that’s his prerogative.  Imagine if Bellamy had been so reluctant to talk.  He’d probably still be at the club and we wouldn’t have half the mess we currently in.  What the hell do you want?  Make up your minds eh lads.

Another player talking this week was Kieron Dyer.  In saying how he begged Bellamy not to give THAT interview he also did something I thought I’d never hear.  He said sorry, in his own words as well! Blimey wonders never cease. (Article) Like I said last week it still won’t be enough for some, and I understand that, and how he is being held up as a paragon of virtue by some beggar’s belief.  He has at least given 100% over the last couple of weeks but whilst he remains at the club he’ll have to keep giving all of that to win more supporters over.
 

NM

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