Wales manager Craig Bellamy has opened up about the lasting impact Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi had on him as a youngster, as he looks to transform his side’s disappointing record in away friendly fixtures.
The former Liverpool and Manchester City striker reflected on his childhood memories of watching the mercurial Hagi torment Wales, experiences that clearly left a mark on the young Bellamy during his formative years as a football fan in Cardiff.
Now at the helm of the Welsh national team, Bellamy faces the challenge of reversing a concerning trend of poor performances in friendlies on foreign soil. The Dragons have struggled to replicate their competitive fixture form when travelling for non-competitive matches, a statistic the new boss is determined to address.
Bellamy’s appointment has brought fresh optimism to Welsh football, and improving the nation’s away friendly record represents an important step in building momentum and confidence within the squad as they look ahead to future qualifying campaigns.
