"When Wales last played in Liechtenstein 16 years ago, they did so without Craig Bellamy because the then Manchester City forward was suspended after picking up two of his 101 career yellow cards. Wales return to the tiny Alpine principality for a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, when Bellamy - now head coach - will be banned again, having been cautioned for dissent as he was in 2009. Much has been made of the 46-year-old's evolution from fiery, confrontational player to methodical, deep-thinking tactician."
""I've always been envious of one or two other sports who are able to do it, but I understand the way we play and what football is," said Bellamy. "It's nice having someone on the side yelling absolute nonsense that no-one can understand because I never did when I was on the pitch. "Actually I might enjoy it more, being upstairs where I can see the game from new viewpoints."
"So it's going to be a little bit different, but the work's done, we've gone through the scenarios. "If anything does happen, we have real capable coaches who will be able to communicate better than I'm able to do. So I'm completely comfortable with it."
Wales face Liechtenstein at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz on Saturday 15 November with kick-off at 17:00 GMT and live BBC coverage. Craig Bellamy, now Wales head coach, will be absent from the touchline after receiving a second booking for dissent during last month's defeat to Belgium, echoing his suspension when Wales last played in Liechtenstein 16 years ago. Bellamy says he may enjoy watching from upstairs and seeing the game from new viewpoints, and he trusts his coaching staff. Assistant boss Piet Cremers will lead the team, supported by Andrew Crofts and James Rowberry.
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