Craig Bellamy’s SHOCKING Transformation: Football’s Explosive Star to Wales Head Coach

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Former Premier League star and manager of the Welsh national team Craig Bellamy is known for his fiery temper and relentless energy on the pitch. Once defined by chaos and controversy, he’s stepped into one of the most important roles in his country’s football history, carrying both pride and pressure as he leads Wales into a new era. In this episode, Bellamy pulls back the curtain on his journey from volatile forward to thoughtful coach. He opens up about the infamous incidents that once dominated headlines, the mental health battles he faced after losing Gary Speed, and the therapy that gave him tools to keep moving forward. Bellamy also speaks about the transformation that came with coaching, how working alongside Vincent Kompany taught him patience, balance, and the importance of boundaries. This episode offers a story of resilience and redemption, showing how one of football’s most misunderstood figures is finding peace, purpose, and a second chance at defining his legacy. 🚨 Partners Qualia Life 👉 Experience the science of feeling younger and get 15% off here: https://highpfrmc.com/qualia-yt Tide 👉 Free £50? Just spend £100 on your Tide card to get it when you use code HP50: https://highpfrmc.com/tide50 FORA 👉 Claim a free day pass at any Fora workspace and find the perfect home for your business here: https://highpfrmc.com/fora-free-yt HP Foundation 👉Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation HP Corporate Events 👉Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events Explore offers and discounts through our other partners: https://hppod.co/partners 📕 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Wales players on Bellamy as a manager 03:02 Overthinking, chaos & learning to be present 10:36 Battles with Lampard, Rio, & Jody Morris 13:30 Newcastle debut & living with anxiety 20:45 Arguments vs focusing on football 23:23 Six knee ops, retirement 28:50 Reflecting on Gary Speed 30:27 Steve Peters on trophies & perspective 38:12 Sir Bobby Robson’s emotional Newcastle exit 40:18 Graeme Souness & Fiery reactions 49:55 Wales mindset with Harry Wilson 56:34 Alcohol, ego & changing his habits 59:25 Building a fearless Wales squad 1:16:19 Bellamy’s best moment #HighPerformance #football #worldcup