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by **Octsky** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:09 am

was happy when we signed him from blackburn, i mean he scored impossible goals during his time there.
so it puzzled me why rafa sold him away a season after.

Bello played like Tevez, during his early days in mancity, they played well together in a 433 formation.
good signing for us.

by **Reg** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:49 am

I wonder what we're paying him considering he was on 90 at Citeh? No more than 40 surely seeing he's 32.

by **Johnny Boy** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:19 am

Glad to see him back. Can play on the left, right or as a striker and gives us more options overall.

Not sure why we didn't give him number 10 though.

by **shanks** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:27 am

cant say i am glad to see him back

hope to god i am proved wrong

only time will tell......

by **Raoul** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:33 am

I'm not overwhelmed, but an experienced striker (who can play on the flanks) on a free, is a decent move.

He'll score more than N'gog would've, just as long as he has learnt how to stay onside.

by **laza** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:03 am

Raoul wrote:I'm not overwhelmed, but an experienced striker (who can play on the flanks) on a free, is a decent move.

He'll score more than N'gog would've, just as long as he has learnt how to stay onside.

Ditto but it's a win or a no lose for us. He either be a bargain success story or a fairly cheap failure
As long as he stays on green and doesnt tee off in the rough it's all good

by **bunglemark2** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:16 am

Bellamy, eh ? Anyone for a round of golf ?

by **ethanr** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:30 am

I was happy with this signing. I feel it's quite low risk as he's played for quite a few premier league clubs already. He's a fast mother fecker and like a couple of you have said, bring him on with 15-20 minutes left and he will cause problems.

by **Johnny Boy** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:43 am

A few ex players also said he would be a good signing, Lawro and Aldo for example did.

by **alwayslfc** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 7:52 am

I have never been a fan of Bellamy. He only scored 9 goals in 42 league appearances for us last time round and that was in his younger years. Personally, I think it is silly for Kenny and Commoli to re-sign him back. Gary Speed would of course strongly back him to re-join Liverpool because it would benefit his Welsh squad. If he were Lvp manager, would he take him?

by **Benny The Noon** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:17 am

So we have resigned a player who didn't work out first time round - spent last season playing in the Championship and didn't exactly tear it up and struggled with niggling injuries . Early 30's on a big contract .

We get rid of Cole and bring in a direct replacement .

Don't understand the thinking behind it tbh

by **woof woof !** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:29 am

Share the reservations expressed by some about Bellamy's return BUT the fella will offer a lot more fire and fight than some of those we've let go.

Considering there's no transfer fee involved (?) it could prove to be a decent bit of business (provided of course he doesn't go golfing with any team mates

).

by **Redman in wales** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:38 am

Benny The Noon wrote:So we have resigned a player who didn't work out first time round - spent last season playing in the Championship and didn't exactly tear it up and struggled with niggling injuries . Early 30's on a big contract .

We get rid of Cole and bring in a direct replacement .

Don't understand the thinking behind it tbh

He's not a replacement for Cole. Sold N'gog for £4m so needed a back up striker. We only had 3 strikers: Suarez, Carroll and Kuyt.

Bellamy was on a free and took a 50% pay cut (according to the ever reliable Mirror)

He may be 30 but knows where the goal is and can come on a nick a goal when you need one. Hot headed yes, but that passion is also his strength and will give 100% for the club.

by **Benny The Noon** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:42 am

Well the Guardian are reporting that we were given him terms comparable to his City contract ?

My Joe Cole mention was more in terms of the contract and his situation .

At least we have only given him a 2 year contract .

And he has never been a prolific goalscorer .

by **Redman in wales** » Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:09 am

he aint the best, but at 4th choice, I dont think the situation's that bad. His record is fairly steady at 1 goal in 3 starts, so its not too bad. (It aint great, but this is our 4th choice striker replacing Ngog in the squad)

Guess we dont know about the wages, but I have faith in Kenny, Damien and the owners that they know what they're doing with the finances.

Personally, I think he's a better option than N'gog, so I'm relatively happy.

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