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Daily Record
3 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Sport star's 'beautiful' daughter 'dismissed multiple times' before death
Amy James died a day after being admitted to hospital. The daughter of a cricket star was "dismissed" by doctors multiple times before she died in hospital. Amy James died a day after being admitted to hospital, an inquest has heard. The 21-year-old, daughter of former England cricketer Steve James, was admitted to hospital on February 8, 2020. She passed away on February 9. Ex-Glamorgan star James, a highly respected sports journalist, was covering Wales' Six Nations match in Ireland when she took seriously ill. Weather delays meant he was unable to return home to see her before she died. Today, an inquest into her death opened on Tuesday at Pontypridd coroner's court. Wales Online reports it heard how Bethan had visited hospital on several occasions prior to February 8. Her doting mother, Jane James, told the inquest that her daughter was 'dismissed' by multiple medics and that 'her life could have been saved'. Speaking in person at the inquest Jane James described Bethan as a 'caring' and 'beautiful' person who always put others before herself. She explained that Bethan had suffered with gastrointestinal issues throughout most of her life, before she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 2019 at the age of 20. Mrs James said her daughter took her diagnosis with 'great maturity'. Prior to her death Mrs James said Bethan had been studying journalism at the University of South Wales. She dreamed of being a voice for those with Crohn's and related illnesses. It was heard how Bethan had started a vlog account where she documented her experience of the condition, before she became involved in a BBC documentary with Amy Dowden, who is also diagnosed with the condition. The documentary sadly aired after Bethan's death. The programme was dedicated to her memory. Paying tribute to her daughter Mrs James said: "As a person she never moaned, she never made a fuss. She was very caring. She was just beautiful. She put people before herself. She was more interested in other people and their stories and I think that's why she would have made a brilliant journalist." Mrs James told the inquest about the heartbreaking events that led up to her daughter's death. She explained how on Saturday, January 25, 2020 her daughter had been out in town with a friend when she complained of feeling tired and having shortness of breath. Mrs James said they decided to book her daughter in for an emergency appointment with her GP on Monday, January 27. The inquest heard that her GP, Dr Jonathan Carnell, was concerned about Bethan and set up an urgent referral at Llandough hospital for her respiratory symptoms to be investigated. It was heard that discharge summary notes from the appointment on January 28 read that Bethan was likely suffering from 'community acquired pneumonia'. She was given antibiotics and discharged. However, Mrs James said this diagnosis was not verbally relayed to her or her daughter by medics at the hospital. She said: "They didn't tell her 'community acquired pneumonia'. We sat in the waiting area and they said they think she may have a chest infection and that she should take antibiotics as a precaution." She added that if the word 'pneumonia' had been used it would have struck the family as more sinister in that early stage of her illness developing. The following day, on Tuesday, Mrs James said her daughter was determined to go to university to deliver a presentation that was important to her. Bethan was well enough to drive herself to university, but was 'absolutely exhausted' by the time she got home, it was heard. She developed numbness in her right arm and continued feeling short of breath, the inquest was told. Over the next few days Bethan developed more symptoms including involuntary movements in her right arm and difficulties using her right arm and hand. It was heard how she struggled to hold a cup and had problems holding her arm above her head. In addition it was heard how Bethan was suffering abdominal pain and nausea to the point of being unable to 'tolerate food '. 'On Tuesday she could drive, and by Sunday she couldn't hold a cup in her hand,' Mrs James told the inquest. Due to her worsening symptoms Mrs James said she took her daughter to accident and emergency (A&E) at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on Sunday, February 2. Mrs James said she clearly remembers the day, including telling the triage nurse about the previous appointment in Llandough. In response, she said the nurse was 'abrupt' which upset her daughter. She explained how Bethan was seen by one particular doctor who was 'dismissive' of her chest symptoms. She said he did not think it was of 'any significance'. She said he spoke to A&E consultant Dr Chen Wen Ngua for advice as well as to neurology registrar Dr Mark Willis. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It was heard how the outcome of this hospital trip was that Bethan's symptoms were likely the result of a hemiplegic migraine. Mrs James said: 'I don't feel on the 2nd that they fully assessed her.' Mrs James became emotional when she described how on Monday, February 3, her daughter had collapsed because she was 'so exhausted' from being at hospital. Following this Mrs James said an ambulance was called and although paramedics arrived her daughter said she did not want to go to hospital, having felt dismissed by various medics and exhausted by the hours of waiting around she had already endured. It was heard how paramedics noted that Bethan's heart rate was high, but that she couldn't be forced to go to hospital. Two days later, on Wednesday, February 5, Bethan's symptoms persisted in her right arm, and she had also developed numbness and issues with her right leg. Myself and my husband knew we needed to do something to try and find out what was going on,' Mrs James told the inquest. She said they took her back to A&E at the University Hospital of Wales. During this visit Mrs James said they encountered Dr Ngua for the second time. She described him as "very, very dismissive" of her daughter and recalled that he told her daughter words to the effect of: 'You again! You were here on Sunday.' He said on reflection Bethan's high heart rate could have been investigated further. Mrs James said while in the hospital waiting area a medic came and did an observation of her daughter. During this, she explained how her heart rate appeared unusually high. Mrs James said the medic assumed that the machine was broken, but that the family believe it was more likely that Bethan was being dismissed and that her heart rate really was that high. Coroner Patricia Morgan asked Mrs James whether she thinks her daughter should have been admitted at this point. 'Definitely,' she said. 'She was so unwell. They didn't appreciate how unwell she was.' Mrs James added that it was only when she threatened to contact health board seniors that medics agreed to arrange a follow up appointment with neurology. Meanwhile, Bethan could 'barely walk out of the hospital,' she said. The family was advised to return to the hospital the following morning for the neurology referral, Mrs James said. However, upon their arrival she said there was 'no record' of the referral appointment and that medics had 'no idea' why they were there. She described this as 'appalling'. Mrs James said: 'Again her heart rate was off the scale and they said the machine was not working - it probably was just her heart rate and it was dismissed again.' Mrs James added that throughout the assessment, which was with Dr Willis, her daughter's respiratory symptoms were not investigated. She noted a comment made by Mr Willis that she found inappropriate during the assessment. She said: 'He said he had seen a 17-year-old girl with similar symptoms and that she is now symptom free and fine. I have no idea how he could say this to Bethan without diagnosing her.' She said Dr Willis did organise for blood tests to happen that day, but that Bethan was so dehydrated by the time that these came about that medics could not draw blood. Bethan was advised to get these done at her GP instead. Mrs James added: 'I felt they just wanted Bethan out of there as soon as possible.' Speaking during the inquest Dr Willis said he made the comment in an attempt to show compassion and reassure Mrs James. He added: 'I'm sorry to hear Mrs James feels she wasn't listened to.' Answering questions from the family's advocate, Richard Booth, Dr Willis said it was unusual for neurology assessments to result in hospital admission. He said when examining Bethan he found only mild weakness in her right arm. He addressed that neurological symptoms of the nature experienced by Bethan were rare in cases of sepsis. On Saturday, February 8, Mrs James said her daughter had been in bed all afternoon. By the afternoon she said she was watching rugby with her daughter and trying to encourage her to eat. By 4pm Mrs James said her daughter 'looked dreadful' with bags under her eyes and nails so pale she thought she was wearing white nail polish. On a number of occasions Mrs James recalled asking if she could call for an ambulance, but in response her daughter reiterated that Dr Willis said she would soon be fine. However, she called 999 that evening. The first person to arrive was a rapid response paramedic named Paul Humphries. Mrs James said Mr Humphries could not record Bethan's blood pressure properly. In hindsight Mrs James said she now knows this is a sign of sepsis. She said the 'signs' of sepsis were 'right in front' of Mr Humphries. The inquest heard how initially Mr Humphries called for a P3 ambulance response, which refers to a low priority. He later escalated this to a P2. Mrs James said: 'I don't know why someone doesn't get a P1 when they are so unwell.' Speaking during the inquest Mr Humphries said in hindsight he believes he dealt with Bethan appropriately. He added: 'I didn't come away from that incident thinking I did a bad job.' When the ambulance turned up Mrs James said she didn't sense any 'rush' to get her daughter to hospital. She finally arrived at 7.45pm following a 12 minute journey, it was heard. Mrs James described that on arrival at the University Hospital of Wales they had to wait in the ambulance outside the hospital for some time. She said they 'now know' there was a bed available, claiming her daughter wasn't 'deemed unwell enough' to have it. At 8.10pm Ms James was triaged before she went down to resus at 9.15pm. Mrs James said it occurred to her that her daughter was only at this point going down to where she needed to be to receive help, some three hours after the ambulance had been called. She described there being 'chaos' at the hospital as medics struggled to administer a line into Bethan, and with nobody clearly in charge of her care. Mrs James said she believes it should have been administered in her daughter's neck instead for easier access, or that she should have been taken down to intensive care. All the while this was ongoing Mrs James said her daughter was awake, could 'hardly breathe' and was 'so scared'. After some time Mrs James said an anaesthetist came down and Bethan was put to sleep. Mrs James said she felt that with that her daughter's body lost its ability to fight. She said she was asked to leave at around 9.25pm before she was told her daughter had a cardiac arrest. She recalled being told medics were working on Bethan and if she wanted to be with her as she passed away. 'As soon as I walked in, I knew she was dead,' Mrs James said. She commented that a sepsis protocol should have been put in place early on. She said her daughter 'should have had the right care straight away'. She added: 'It's heartbreaking as a mum to know that her life could have been saved. They didn't know what they were doing.' The inquest continues.
Wales Online
14 hours ago
- General
- Wales Online
The hottest Welsh football prospects you are about to hear a lot more of
The hottest Welsh football prospects you are about to hear a lot more of Craig Bellamy has one eye on Welsh football's future and there are some bright young things starting to burst through Brayden Clarke of Arsenal (Image: Getty Images ) The future of Welsh football looks promising under the management of Craig Bellamy. The Wales boss has enjoyed an unprecedented eight-game unbeaten run which has kicked off the manager's stint, but with the World Cup qualifiers lying in wait, big challenges are ahead. Bellamy, though, is not content with focussing simply on the here and now, he has grander, longer-term plans for the national team. In the last fortnight, he called up a number of under-19s and under-21s talents to train with the first-team squad in Cardiff and in Spain as the former Newcastle and Liverpool forward looks to the future. So, the question is, who are these new talents who are likely to be brought into the fold? One of Wales's most promising young guns is Arsenal defender Brayden Clarke. The 17-year-old has started at both centre-back and full-back for the Gunners' under-18 side, with a total of 17 appearances to his name in the Under-18 Premier League last season. Clarke's potential has been noticed by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who included the Welshman in his matchday squad to face Bournemouth in early May. Article continues below He has also featured for Wales' under-19s, starting in the 2-0 loss to England back in March. Down the other end of the pitch, Wales have an extremely talented striker in Gabriele Biancheri. The 18-year-old is currently in the Manchester United ranks and has scored 10 goals in 10 starts in the Under-18 Premier League. The Welshman's side ended up finishing second in the league, two points behind city rivals Manchester City. Biancheri will be hoping that the Welsh manager has taken note of his impressive season and perhaps gain his first international call up of his career. However, there are complications afoot, with the forward having trained with Jesse Marsch's Canadian national team following his stint in the Wales camp. Biancheri qualifies for Wales, Italy and Canada and while he is still young, and Bellamy appears relaxed about the situation, his international future is still up for grabs, it would seem. Meanwhile, in that Manchester City side which beat Biancheri's United to the title plays another of Wales' brightest talents. Goalkeeper Max Hudson led his City side to league title glory from the back, with the 18-year-old only conceding 10 goals in his 15 league appearances this season. In that time, he kept eight clean sheets. However, he had to compete for his spot with Englishman Oliver Whatmuff, who accrued nine league appearances. As for talents from the capital, Cardiff City are now beginning to provide some of Wales' most promising players. Indeed, after impressing during the training camp, Ronan Kpakio who has been called up by Bellamy for the June international fixtures against Liechtenstein and Belgium. The right-back has been called up after a breakthrough season, making six appearances for the Cardiff senior team – which would likely have been more had he not sustained a nasty ligament injury in January. Another player from the Bluebirds catching the eye is Joel Colwill. The 20-year-old has had a busy season with two loan stints, firstly out to League two side Cheltenham, where he achieved nine goal contributions in 22 appearances. After Christmas, his next loan took him to Exeter, where he was unable to register a goal, however, was able to start nine games and get a total of 18 appearances for the League one side, taking his total to 44 appearances for the season. There are also a couple of Swans youngsters catching the eye. Wideman Sam Parker has seen his development stunted a little by injury, but remains a highly-rated prospect, and could well be heavily involved in boss Alan Sheehan's plans next season. Midfielder Cameron Congreve is another whose stock has risen recently, particularly after a strong loan spell at Bromley, where he made 13 goal contributions in 47 games. More of a well-known name among Wales fans, and a really exciting prospect to boot, is Liverpool's Lewis Koumas. The winger has been on loan for the duration of the 2024/25 season at Championship side Stoke City. The Welshman collected a total of 26 starts for the Potters, with 43 appearances overall. In those matches he got three goals and two assists, one of those being a sensationally-taken scorpion kick against Bristol City. However, the 19-year-old's flare and control is arguably the reason why he already has five Welsh caps to his name. The final talent on the list is the talented Cruz Allen. The 18-year-old has played 27 times for Derby's under 18s this season, most of them coming in the Premier League 2, Division 1 where he produced seven goal contributions in 17 games. He also has three age-grade Welsh caps to his name, all coming in the Under 17 European Championship back in 2021, where he scored one goal. Article continues below Just this select group of players alone proves the talent Wales have in the making, with many more gifted youngsters playing in the ranks of some of the best teams in England and Wales. While all eyes zero in on World Cup qualification, an interesting sub-plot will be if, or perhaps when, Bellamy starts to turn to the next crop bursting through.
Wales Online
a day ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's rugby news as WRU issue statement after ugly scenes and four Wales internationals cut
Tonight's rugby news as WRU issue statement after ugly scenes and four Wales internationals cut The latest headlines from Wales and around the world The WRU has issued a statement after ugly footage went viral (Image: Getty Images for Barbarians ) These are your latest rugby headlines on the evening of Monday, June 2. WRU issue statement after violent scenes The Welsh Rugby Union has issued a statement after ugly footage of fight believed to involve a Welsh rugby team at a bar in Canada circulated on social media. Several members of Nelson RFC's senior men's team are believed to be involved in the video, which sees them grappling with what are believed to be locals outside the bar in Calgary city centre on Saturday, May 23. The video shows punches being thrown outside the establishment while a growing crowd watches on from the pavement. Nelson play in the WRU Division One East league and are believed to have been in Canada on a rugby tour. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby. The club said last week that it is working to investigate the incident with the WRU, but the union have now issued a statement saying it is taking the matter "extremely seriously". A WRU spokesperson said: 'We are investigating allegations around the behaviour of individuals associated with one of our community game member clubs whilst on a recent overseas rugby tour and take these matters extremely seriously. Article continues below "We are not yet in a position to provide any further information as the investigation is ongoing.' Wales squad named as four cut Wales Women head coach Sean Lynn has named an extended 45-player training squad ahead of his side's tour of Australia and this summer's Women's Rugby World Cup in England. After a winless Six Nations campaign, Wales are looking to break their losing streak when they face the Wallaroos in a two-Test series during the British & Irish Lions tour, while attention will then soon turn to their World Cup opener against Scotland at the end of August. The extended squad - which will be cut down to 30 players before the Australia tour - features all of the WRU contracted players as well as new faces from Wales' U18s and U20s sides and the Celtic Challenge teams. Backrowers Lucy Isaac, Chiara Pearce and Jorja Aiona; props Katherine Baverstock and Stella Orrin; centres Savannah Picton-Powell and Isla McMullen, lock Tilly Vucaj and scrum half Seren Lockwood are among those called into the squad, while star player Sisilia Tuipulotu returns after missing the Six Nations with a hamstring injury. However, the squad announcement also saw confirmation that four players - Ffion Lewis, Carys Williams-Morris, Meg Webb and Niamh Terry - have seen their contracts with the WRU expire. All four had been part of Wales' 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, while Lewis revealed in April that her contract would not be renewed by the union at the end of the season and suggested that her international career may now be over. Confirming the news, a WRU press release read: "The WRU confirms that Ffion Lewis, Carys Williams-Morris, Meg Webb, and Niamh Terry have not been selected as their contracts have now expired, we wish them well." On the squad that he has named, Lynn said: 'Our 2025 World Cup preparation starts here, and we are excited to get back together and working hard to lay some real foundations ahead of the biggest World Cup in the history of women's rugby. 'We have named some young exciting, uncapped players who have impressed at Wales U20s, Wales U18s and in the Celtic Challenge, and they are part of the future Wales family and have an opportunity to learn what is required at the highest level. 'All of them are very much in the mix for selection for the exciting challenge of a tour to Australia and ultimately the World Cup squad in England. They are here on merit and have an opportunity to prove they have what it takes for the national side. 'The players, coaches and staff have all had time to reflect and review what was a disappointing Six Nations campaign and we have to use that disappointment as the fuel to learn and improve for the challenges ahead of us," he added. 'We all know we have a point to prove and that we have to put the work in on and off the field to get better as a squad. This summer training camp will be tough and demanding and we make no excuses for that. The players will be worked hard to prepare them for the honour of representing the nation and they know what is at stake.' Wales Women extended training squad: Forwards: Abbey Constable, Abbie Fleming, Alaw Pyrs, Alex Callender, Bethan Lewis, Bryonie King, Chiara Pearce, Carys Phillips, Donna Rose, Georgia Evans, Gwen Crabb, Gwenllian Pyrs, Gwennan Hopkins, Jenni Scoble, Jorja Aiono, Katherine Baverstock, Kate Williams, Kelsey Jones, Lucy Isaac, Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, Natalia John, Rosie Carr, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Stella Orrin, Tilly Vucaj Backs: Carys Cox, Catherine Richards, Courtney Keight, Hannah Bluck, Hannah Jones, Isla McMullen, Jasmine Joyce, Jenny Hesketh, Kayleigh Powell, Keira Bevan, Kerin Lake, Lisa Neumann, Lleucu George, Meg Davies, Nel Metcalfe, Robyn Wilkins, Savannah Picton-Powell, Seren Lockwood, Sian Jones England and Lions back comes out of retirement Former England star Billy Twelvetrees has come out of retirement to sign for Worcester Warriors as the revived club builds for a fresh start ahead of their return to the second-tier of English rugby next season. The 36-year-old has joined the revived club as a player-coach and follows the likes of former Dragons player Will Reed and Wales international Lloyd Williams to Sixways Stadium ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Twelvetrees - who won 22 international caps for England and toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2013 - retired from playing at the end of the 2023/25 season before taking up a role as backs and attack coach for Hartpury University. However, he will now pull on his boots again as part of his new role with head coach Matt Everard's team. "Joining Worcester Warriors as a player-coach is a fantastic opportunity," said the former Gloucester and Leicester Tigers star. "I'm excited to contribute both on and off the field, helping to develop talent and bring real energy to the squad. Article continues below "It is a challenge that I am ready for and I can't wait to get started." Everard added: "Billy's impact will be felt every day. Billy is one of those special people that after spending just a short amount of time with, you will never forget. "Kind, incredibly hard working and always has such a positive impact on people. He is someone I feel very grateful to be working with every day and I look forward to welcoming him, Georgie and their brilliant family to Sixways."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ex-GB skipper Ames joins Wales' coaching team
David Ames played at three Olympic Games for Team GB in Rio, Tokyo and Paris. [Getty Images] Recently retired Great Britain and England captain David Ames has joined Wales' coaching staff as they prepare for their FIH Hockey Nations Cup debut in Malaysia this month. Hoci Cymru say 35-year-old Ames is "helping out with additional coaching support over the summer period". Advertisement Head coach Danny Newcombe takes a 21-player squad to Kuala Lumpur for the tournament from 15-21 June, including co-captain Rupert Shipperly, Gareth Furlong and Jacob Draper who all played alongside skipper Ames at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I've thoroughly enjoyed my first few weeks in the Wales camp, everyone has been really accommodating and it's been smooth sailing so far," said South Africa-born Ames. "It's obviously a bit more stressful on this side, having not just to play but have to worry about everything that goes into it from a detail point of view. But I'm looking forward to the challenge and an exciting summer with these lads." Shipperly will skipper Wales in tandem with Ben Francis as they face three Pool A matches against South Africa, Korea and France, before the finals and play-off rounds. Advertisement Furlong is two appearances away from reaching 150 Wales caps and is one short of 100 goals for his country. Reading midfielder Sam Welsh is in line for a senior international debut, while goalkeeper Rhys Payne returns to the squad for the first time since sustaining a knee injury at the men's World Cup in January 2023. This year's Nations Cup tournament will provide the winning team with the opportunity to be promoted to the FIH Hockey Pro League, joining last year's champions New Zealand along with Japan, Malaysia and Pakistan in Pool B. "I am really excited to be heading back to Malaysia, always a great place to play hockey," said Shipperley. Advertisement "It's Wales' first time competing in the Nations Cup, alongside some very competitive teams. "We have a great blend of experience and youth amongst the squad and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve as a group." Wales squad John Bennett, Rhys Bradshaw, Alf Dinnie, Jacob Draper, Ben Francis (co-capt), Gareth Furlong, Gareth Griffiths, Dale Hutchinson, Hywel Jones, Daniel Kyriakides, Jolyon Morgan, Nic Morgan, Fred Newbold, Will Penrose, Rhys Payne, Jack Pritchard, Will Penrose, Toby Reynolds-Cotterill, Rupert Shipperley (co-capt), Owen Sutton, Sam Welsh. Wales' Nations League schedule Sunday, 15 June: Wales vs South Africa (09:00 BST) Advertisement Monday, 16 June: Wales vs Korea (07:00 BST) Wednesday, 18 June: France vs Wales (09:00 BST) Friday, 20 June: Semi-finals/5th–8th place playoffs Saturday, 21 June: Finals/5th–8th place playoffs
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Craig Bellamy wants Wales to ‘honour the shirt' by not swapping with opposition
Taking on the Red Devils in their Brussels backyard is Wales' biggest test in Group J, but boss Bellamy believes the culture and mentality fostered since his appointment last July and the eight-game unbeaten run that has followed will stand Wales in good stead. Kevin De Bruyne (right) shakes hands with Gareth Bale after a previous Belgium v Wales game (Tim Goode/PA) Bellamy insists Wales should not be considered underdogs – 'small footballing nations don't expect to qualify for World Cups, and we do' – and keeping hold of the jersey after the final whistle is among the pillars of his philosophy. 'You have to honour your shirt,' said Bellamy. 'The only time you give it up is when you lose your place and someone else takes it, but you've left it in a good place. 'That's a no-brainer to me and I believe the players love that as well. 'Our shirt is the most important shirt in football. We don't give that away, you can't give it away.' Asked if not swapping shirts extended to Belgian midfield maestro De Bruyne, one of the Premier League's all-time greats at Manchester City, Bellamy replied: 'I don't think it is even worth having a conversation about. 'I don't need to answer that question. It's not going to happen. 'If I'm an aspiring young player then I want that (Wales) shirt. I see ours as the most important shirt, nobody else's.' Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign in March with a 3-1 home victory over Kazakhstan and a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia. David Brooks equalised with virtually the last kick in Skopje to protect Bellamy's unbeaten record after Wales won promotion to the top tier of the Nations League in the autumn. Bellamy draws parallels with basic habits on the football field to a 1980s Hollywood martial arts drama success at the box office. 'Have you ever watched The Karate Kid?' said Bellamy. 'Does he do karate straight away? No – it's Mr Miyagi who decides. 'It's wax on, wax off. He paints the fence. He teaches him all these types of rules before he can do karate, so that he has the disciplines. 'It's about basics, habits. If you don't have that intensity without the ball, if your body language is poor and you're waving your hands, it's the wrong team for you. This is not your team.'
