Cardiff fans urge Craig Bellamy over Rubin Colwill after late free-kick heroics | OneFootball

Rubin Colwill’s stoppage-time free-kick for Cardiff City against Wrexham has prompted a clear message to Craig Bellamy from supporters. The substitute’s late intervention made him the talk of Welsh football on Monday night.

Colwill came on and whipped a stunning set-piece into the top corner in the 98th minute at Cardiff City Stadium, earning a point and triggering wild celebrations, with Brian Barry-Murphy racing down the touchline in front of the live TV cameras. According to Wales Online, the moment reignited debate over Colwill’s place with Wales, with Bellamy watching on in the capital.

Fans on social media urged Bellamy to take note, with some insisting the national side should be built around Colwill. Others argued both Rubin and Joel belong in the manager’s plans, hoping consistent Championship performances this season mean he cannot be overlooked.

Bellamy has previously stressed he wants greater consistency from Colwill, saying last summer that he liked what he was seeing but wanted more. Both Colwill brothers were named in the squad for the Bosnia World Cup play-offs in the spring, although Rubin was omitted from the final matchday group and he missed the latest camp for friendlies with Ghana and Romania. In total, he has played just 25 minutes under the current Wales boss.

Colwill is targeting a big season with Cardiff. On free-kicks, he studies various takers, citing Gareth Bale as a close-to-home reference, and believes technique and focus matter more than volume, with mindful practice preferred to smashing balls every day.

Source: Wales Online

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