Jim Bellamy

James Francis Bellamy (11 September 1881 – 30 March 1969) was an English football player and manager who played as right half or outside right for a number of clubs in the Football League, including Woolwich Arsenal, Burnley and Fulham. and Spain with FC Barcelona.

Early life Bellamy was born in Bethnal Green, Middlesex, on 11 September 1881. He was transferred to Portsmouth in 1907, and also played for Norwich City before joining Dundee in May 1908. He was part of the Dundee team that won the 1910 Scottish Cup Final against Clyde. After a goalless draw, Bellamy scored Dundee's first goal as they won the replay 2–1.

Bellamy left Dundee in May 1912, when he was transferred to Motherwell. He returned to England shortly afterwards, joining Burnley in October 1912. He then signed for Fulham in July 1914.

Bellamy later played for Dundee Hibernian during the 1917–18 season, and also played for Southend United and Ebbw Vale before ending his career at Barking Town.

Management career After retiring as a player, Bellamy began a coaching career in Europe. He had jobs in Germany and managed Brescia in the Italian Football Championship from 1926 to 1928 before going to Spain.

On 26 March 1929, Bellamy was appointed as the manager of Barcelona, succeeding Romà Forns. At the time he took up the position, Barcelona were placed eighth at five points off the top. Bellamy eventually took the club to their first ever La Liga title as they finished three points ahead of second placed Real Madrid. Bellamy's stay at Camp de Les Corts saw him lift a Catalan football championship title in 1929–30. During the 1930–31 season he led Barça to another Catalan championship, but was at the helm for the club's 12–1 record defeat to Athletic Bilbao in February 1931.

Returning to England, Bellamy was appointed coach of Barking Town in February 1933, but was dismissed three months later. He later claimed for wrongful dismissal, but lost in court.

After football Bellamy died at Chadwell Heath, London, on 30 March 1969.

Honours As a player Dundee Scottish Cup: 1910 Forfarshire Cup: 1909 & 1912

As manager Barcelona La Liga: 1929 Campionat de Catalunya: 1929–30, 1930–31