Magpies’ chairman shuts door on Bellamy’s return to Newcastle

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd has admitted that there is little prospect of Craig Bellamy playing for the club again.

Even months after the bust-up with manager Graeme Souness which resulted in the Welshman being sent out on loan to Celtic and with the Magpies facing a crisis in the striking department, Shepherd does not believe that there is a way back for the £6 million marksman.

“As far as Bellamy coming back to Newcastle is concerned, I think it would be very difficult for him to return after what has been said, and surely it is better if he gets a new start elsewhere,” he said. “But it is up to the manager to decide. That’s his job.”