Craig Bellamy remains Wales boss as Burnley talks collapse

Craig Bellamy will remain as manager of Wales after advanced talks for him to take over at Burnley collapsed. The breakdown ends a significant push by the Championship club to appoint the 46-year-old as Scott Parker's successor.

Burnley, relegated from the Premier League last season, had approached the Football Association of Wales (FAW) with a view to hiring Bellamy. The former striker, who served as an assistant to Vincent Kompany at Turf Moor between 2022 and 2024 and had a brief spell as interim manager, had entered negotiations with the club. As of late Wednesday, June 24, a compensation agreement between Burnley and the FAW was reportedly in place, but the deal ultimately fell apart.

The precise reason for the collapse remains unclear, with sources offering differing accounts. One source close to Burnley suggested the issue originated with the FAW, while a source close to the Welsh governing body indicated the breakdown was over Bellamy's personal terms with the club. It is understood the negotiations were not derailed by compensation for the FAW, though discussions regarding Bellamy's backroom staff were a point of contention.

With Bellamy staying in his post, Burnley has...