http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/craig-bellamy-set-come-out-12509533
Craig Bellamy is coming out of retirement – and will dust off the boots to take to the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium.
But the former Wales captain is not answering Neil Warnock's prayers for a new striker in the final days of the January transfer window.
Hometown hero Bellamy was the attacking spark that helped the Bluebirds to the Premier League in 2013 before calling it a day the following season.
But while Warnock would love a striker of his ilk to lead Cardiff once again, Bellamy's return to action is in aid of his former promotion-winning teammate after confirming he will feature in Kevin McNaughton’s benefit match in March.
Bellamy joins fellow former Cardiff favourites Robbie Fowler, Stephen McPhail, Darren Purse, Jay Bothroyd, Michael Chopra, Paul Parry and Steve Thompson in confirming they will all be back to honour ‘SuperKev’ in the star-studded Sunday March 26 game.
McNaughton is lining up many other former team-mates who will join him in Cardiff for the 3pm kick-off.
“I can’t wait to play at Cardiff City Stadium again and run out in front of those passionate Bluebirds fans again,” says McNaughton, who will be revealing more names of players returning to honour him over the next few weeks.
Bellamy, who ended his playing career with the Bluebirds in 2014 and made almost 100 appearances during two spells with the club, is back with the club as their player development manager.
He helped Cardiff earn promotion to the Premier League for the first time and played in the top flight for his home city club.
Kevin’s XI will take on a ‘Rest of the World’ team at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26 and both will be selected by McNaughton.
The full line-up is set to be revealed over the next few weeks.
Tickets are on sale from the Cardiff City Ticket Office now, with an early-bird option available.
Early-Bird (for tickets purchased prior to match-day)
Adults £10; Concessions (seniors, 16-21yrs plus students 25 and under) £8; Juniors (U16) £3
Match day price: Adults £12; Concessions (seniors, 16-21yrs plus students 25 and under) £10; Juniors (U16) £5.
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I expect a complete sell out for this game! Kev deserves it!
Craig Bellamy is coming out of retirement – and will dust off the boots to take to the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium.
But the former Wales captain is not answering Neil Warnock's prayers for a new striker in the final days of the January transfer window.
Hometown hero Bellamy was the attacking spark that helped the Bluebirds to the Premier League in 2013 before calling it a day the following season.
But while Warnock would love a striker of his ilk to lead Cardiff once again, Bellamy's return to action is in aid of his former promotion-winning teammate after confirming he will feature in Kevin McNaughton’s benefit match in March.
Bellamy joins fellow former Cardiff favourites Robbie Fowler, Stephen McPhail, Darren Purse, Jay Bothroyd, Michael Chopra, Paul Parry and Steve Thompson in confirming they will all be back to honour ‘SuperKev’ in the star-studded Sunday March 26 game.
McNaughton is lining up many other former team-mates who will join him in Cardiff for the 3pm kick-off.
“I can’t wait to play at Cardiff City Stadium again and run out in front of those passionate Bluebirds fans again,” says McNaughton, who will be revealing more names of players returning to honour him over the next few weeks.
Bellamy, who ended his playing career with the Bluebirds in 2014 and made almost 100 appearances during two spells with the club, is back with the club as their player development manager.
He helped Cardiff earn promotion to the Premier League for the first time and played in the top flight for his home city club.
Kevin’s XI will take on a ‘Rest of the World’ team at Cardiff City Stadium on March 26 and both will be selected by McNaughton.
The full line-up is set to be revealed over the next few weeks.
Tickets are on sale from the Cardiff City Ticket Office now, with an early-bird option available.
Early-Bird (for tickets purchased prior to match-day)
Adults £10; Concessions (seniors, 16-21yrs plus students 25 and under) £8; Juniors (U16) £3
Match day price: Adults £12; Concessions (seniors, 16-21yrs plus students 25 and under) £10; Juniors (U16) £5.
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I expect a complete sell out for this game! Kev deserves it!
