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Monk: Bellamy Signing Raises The Bar
Monk: Bellamy Signing Raises The Bar
Friday, 20th Aug 2010 13:53

Garry Monk believes that Cardiff's capture of Craig Bellamy has lifted the bar as far as other Championship clubs go

The Swansea City captain was speaking at the end of the week that saw Bellamy sign on a season long loan at Cardiff City.

And whilst not many clubs are likely to follow the bold move by the Bluebirds, Monk says the signing of Bellamy will raise the bar as far as the other teams are concerned

“It’s a shock to say the least – but his presence will raise the bar in the whole division." he told the Western Mail

“Bellamy is a world-class player who has been at the very top level, with some of the best teams in the best league on the world ... and is good enough to still be there.

“It’s massive coup for the Championship as a whole – not just for Cardiff – to have a player of his stature amongst us.

“He is a player who can trouble the best defenders around, so everyone will have to be on top of their game when they come up against him.

“Cardiff obviously have players who can score goals and Bellamy brings blistering pace into their team,” said the 31-year-old.

“He is someone who could have a really great time in this division because you would expect him to score goals.

“But the nature of this league is that it’s tough for any team and that won’t change.

“We see the surprises every single week and when it comes to promotion no-one will run away with it and it will be as open as always.

“A lot of sides will be aiming to do well and that’s the challenge for each and every one of us.

“We need to carry that on, especially away from home. We need to step up a level on the road to ensure we can be there or thereabouts,” said Monk.

“And, if we get in one or two new signings, then we have as good a chance as anyone to really compete.”

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