Bellars the Man for Rovers
Last updated : 10 May 2005 By Gary Fish
Robbie Savage believes countryman Craig Bellamy is the man to provide Blackburn Rovers with the prowess in front of goal that Mark Hughes' side have lacked this season.
Sav has urged his boss to make a move for the Newcastle striker, who since his loan move to Celtic in February has lit up the Scottish Premier League.
Savage and Bellamy worked under Hughes on the international front and Hughes is a known admirer of Bellamy's abilities.
Bellamy's career with the Magpies is over after a series of rows and media sniping between the two parties and Bellamy is keen to find a permanent new home, and is enjoying his time in Glasgow, where he has fellow Wales striker John Hartson for company and is adored by Martin O'Neill and the demanding Celtic faithful.
Hughes needs a striker for next season - his summer priority - and Bellamy would be perfect for the Lancashire club.
Sav said: ''Craig is a tremendous player who I have played with many times at national level.
''He has great pace, movement and the ability to score goals.
''Like me, he has had his fair share of bad press, but he always tries to answer his critics in the same way and that is on the pitch.
Bellamy would likely cost around £5m, and Celtic are rumoured to have a first option on the striker.
