Craig Bellamy to Birmingham City

Newcastle United have accepted a 6m pound bid from Birmingham City for Craig Bellamy. He has been left out of the Newcastle squad to face Coventry in the FA Cup.

After a very public row with team manager Graeme Souness, Bellamy was told he has no future at Newcastle.

Bellamy will now play for Mark Hughes, former Wales manager. Having coached Bellamy in the national side, this was probably the best place for him to go; I would not be surprised if Bellamy had lobbied Hughes hard over the last few days for this deal.