Source: Daily_Mail
City new boy Bellamy puzzled over Hammers strike claims
Blues brothers: Manchester City boss Mark Hughes welcomes his new signings, Craig Bellamy and Nigel De Jong (right)
It was suggested Bellamy refused to play for Gianfranco Zola to ensure he could quit the London outfit, on the basis that he had become disillusioned with life at the club.
However, Bellamy insists he remains on good terms with Zola, who he spoke to after the Hammers' FA Cup win at Hartlepool on Saturday, and never went on strike.
No problem with West Ham: Craig Bellamy
'I have a great relationship with Gianfranco,' said Bellamy.
'I've heard all this talk about me going on strike but I have absolutely no idea where it has come from.
'I cannot understand it. Maybe in the past I have done some things that I shouldn't but this one is not true.'
Bellamy is expected to face one of his old clubs, Newcastle, at Eastlands tomorrow alongside fellow new arrival Nigel de Jong as City look to make a charge away from the bottom half of the table, with Bellamy thinking a Uefa Cup spot is still a possibility.
'I still think we can finish in the top six this year,' said Bellamy.
'It is still an aim for us but if not it is what we should be going for next season. I have never been outside the top six in my whole career and I want that to carry on.'
