Jude Bellingham’s Dad Branded ‘Absolute Disgrace’ by England Legend

Jude Bellingham's dad has been branded "an absolute disgrace" by one of England's most decorated figures.

Mark Bellingham, the father of both Jude and Jobe, is a former semi-professional footballer with more than 700 goals - as well as a former police sergeant.

He has been managing his talented sons and is known to be an important presence in any decision involving either of the midfielders.

But Dortmund, who Jobe joined in the summer in a move which mirrored his older brother's journey, felt that Bellingham Sr overstepped the mark after his Bundesliga debut.

When Jobe was substituted at half-time of a 3-3 draw away in the Bundesliga opener against St Pauli back in August, it was reported that an emotional Mark, who advises his son, waited in the tunnel and sought out a conversation with Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

Bellingham's father caused a huge stir with his behaviour. Image: Getty

The club were not happy with Bellingham and issued a comment confirming that he was not permitted to have been where he was, stating that the "active area is and remains reserved for players, coaches, and management, not families and advisors”.

England legend weighs on Jude Bellingham's father

The behaviour annoyed England legend Geoff Hurst, who was vocal about "most powerful man in English football" Bellingham and called his decision to complain about Jobe's withdrawal a "joke" and "disgrace".

Speaking at an event in Bristol, Hurst, scorer of a hat-trick in England's 1966 World Cup win, said: "A thing that has irritated me is a picture in one of the papers about the most powerful man in English football - and it's Jude Bellingham's father."

"'He was complaining when his son was taken off in a game - and that is an absolute joke. If you don't eradicate that kind of thing, that is an absolute disgrace."

Bellingham was criticised by England legend Geoff Hurst. Image: Getty

Jobe signed for Dortmund in a £27 million move from Sunderland in the summer but has failed to register a single goal or assist in his first nine appearances.

The 20-year-old has struggled for minutes with competition from the likes of Felix Nmecha, Marcel Sabitzer and Pascal Gross.

It has been claimed by a new Daily Mail report that Jobe has been affected by personal issues away from the pitch, with speculation that Mark and Denise Bellingham are separated.

There has been no confirmation or comment on the matter.

SPORTbible has contacted Borussia Dortmund for comment.