Craig Bellamy in 10 facts

Craig Bellamy has today rejoined Liverpool – but what do you really know about our new No.39?

Liverpoolfc.tv attempts to refresh your memory with 10 interesting facts.

1) The Welshman has described his role in the 2-1 Champions League success over Barcelona back in 2007 as his best moment in football. "All I wanted to do was make the most of the special atmosphere and the build up to the game," he later recalled. "I've been reasonably lucky in football, playing for my country and other big clubs, but that was my best moment in the game."

2) Craig is already thinking about his career once he's hung up his boots - and has his mind set on management. The striker has undertaken a coaching course with the Welsh FA to earn his badges. He said: "I believe I have a lot to offer when I finish football as well. I always said I didn't want to become a manager, but I changed that view."

3) Bellamy will no doubt be delighted to be linking up with Steven Gerrard once more - the man he describes as the best player he has ever played with. "Even if the chips are down and you can't see yourself getting into the game, he can just do something out of nothing. Even if he is just going to pass the ball five yards, it is the best five yard pass you have ever seen."

4) His favourite website is Youtube because in his own words: "I can download all the best bits from all my favourite footballers."

5) Outside of football, Bellamy has set-up his own charity, the Craig Bellamy Foundation for disadvantaged children in Sierra Leone.

6) He also owns a martial arts gym in Cardiff.

7) Bellamy has captained Wales seven times since he was given the armband against Slovakia in October 2006.

8) In March 2007, Craig made a personal donation to cash troubled Wrexham FC, a gesture that enabled the Dragons to sign three players on loan.

9) Bellamy's eldest son Ellis followed in his father's footsteps when he signed for Cardiff City's youth team following a spell with Newport.

10) Kop hero John Toshack once described Bellamy as, 'the nearest thing to Kevin Keegan I have seen in 20 years'.

Author: Rory Anderson