Storm coach Craig Bellamy has reportedly knowledgeable membership officers he’ll coach the Melbourne membership in 2024.
The 63-year-old will now stay on the helm for a twenty second season in accordance with the Sydney Morning Herald after asserting his determination on Sunday.
“I’ve done a 180-degree turnaround,” Bellamy mentioned.
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“Things have got a bit testy over the past few weeks but I finally decided to coach on for another season in Melbourne.
“Eight weeks ago I was gone. Finished. But I’ve been speaking to a lot of blokes about retiring and I came to realise you are a long time retired.”
The Storm squad had been additionally reportedly knowledgeable of his determination once they arrived to coaching on Monday morning.
Melbourne’s soccer supervisor Frank Ponissi mentioned he was “absolutely delighted” the duo would proceed into their sixteenth season on the Storm.
“Last November, while we were in Glasgow visiting Ange Postecoglou at Celtic, Craig told me in confidence 2023 would be his last season,” Ponissi mentioned.
“He was adamant. Whilst I fully respected his decision, I couldn’t understand it because he was coaching as well and as effectively as he ever has while I have been with him.
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“It’s tremendous for the club that he has changed his mind.”
Chairman Matt Tripp additionally was excited for followers of the membership.
“His passion and desire to do the job hasn’t wavered and he is now bringing through an exciting young team here at Storm,” Tripp mentioned.
“Last week’s game showed Craig is up for whatever challenge is ahead and he’s clearly enjoying leading this new wave of players.”
Bellamy’s present contract, which expires on the finish of 2026, permits him to tell the membership by Round 1 whether or not he’ll proceed for an additional season or transfer into a training director position.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au