Source: Daily_Mail
Stoke boss Tony Pulis reveals failed swoop for Craig Bellamy
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has revealed he tried to sign Craig Bellamy before the Welshman returned home to Cardiff. [LNB]Bellamy will spend the season on loan with the Bluebirds after leaving Manchester City. [LNB]Tottenham, Fulham, Bolton and Celtic were all hoping to land the Wales captain but, like Pulis, were left disappointed. [LNB] Local hero: Bellamy has returned home to help Cardiff in their promotion push[LNB]'We inquired about Craig,' Pulis told The Sentinel. 'But unfortunately for us his main concern was getting back to Wales to be close to his young family. [LNB]'Cardiff is also his hometown club, so it all fitted for him to make that move instead of the other offers on the table for him. [LNB]'Craig is 31 now and has done a hell of a lot of moving over the years when you look at all the clubs he has played for. [LNB]'It would have been nice if we could have sorted something out because we all know what an asset he can be as a player.[LNB] 'He brings skill and energy to any team, and is a born winner full of passion, which inspires those around him.' [LNB]No go: Stoke boss Pulis missed out[LNB]Bellamy was squeezed out at Eastlands after a host of big names arrived during the summer and the forward jumped at the chance to go back home to his wife and kids.[LNB] It was reported that Bellamy had a frosty relationship with City manager Roberto Mancini but chief executive Garry Cook had nothing but praise for the player. [LNB]He said: 'I am sure City fans have enjoyed seeing Craig play for City. He has been a great performer for us since joining in January 2009, and I would like to go on record as thanking him for his effort and determination to our cause.[LNB] 'It is clear that it was right for Craig to make a move, and Manchester City has the utmost respect for the choice he has made. [LNB]'It was an admirable decision, and we wish him and Cardiff City all the very best for his new challenge.' [LNB]Bellamy is set to make his Cardiff debut at home to Doncaster on Saturday. [LNB] Rich kids Manchester City pay Bellamy £2.5m... to join Cardiff City Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsManchester City outcast Craig Bellamy vows to fire Cardiff City to the Premier League after sealing dream move homeBellamy's move to Cardiff has raised more questions than answers...Pay up! Motherwell chairman Boyle upstages Cardiff's capture of BellamyI had to grab this chance: Bellamy's heading home to live his dreamMANCHESTER CITY FC
