Bellamy fully committed to Wales amid Celtic links

Craig Bellamy insists he remains committed to the Wales job despite reports linking him to a managerial move to Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers’ resignation last month opened up a vacancy at one of British football’s biggest clubs, with Bellamy reportedly on a list of potential replacements.

The Welshman spent half of the 2004-05 season on loan at the club, scoring nine goals and lifting a Scottish Cup under current interim boss Martin O’Neill, but Bellamy says his focus is on Wales’ upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

“It’s not on my radar – and it won’t be on my radar,” Bellamy said of the Celtic job.

“I can understand the links because I played there, [now] I’m coaching, so I definitely understand the links,” the 46-year-old added.

“But to me, I love what I’m doing at this present moment. I have to be honest, I’m completely focused on what’s to come.

“It looks like it’s going to be a play-off in March. We know that, and to me, that’s all I’m focused on, and I know it’s a little bit cliched, but it’s the honest truth.

“I couldn’t want for anything more than what I have at this present moment, and that’s where it lies with me.”

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— Wales (@Cymru) November 5, 2025

Bellamy took over the Wales role in July 2024 and currently has six wins, four draws and four losses from his 14 matches in charge.

They currently sit third in their World Cup qualifying group, four points behind leaders Belgium, and face Liechtenstein and North Macedonia later this month.