Education
Born in Biddulph, Bailey graduated through the Portuguese Vale youth side to sign as a professional in May 1967.
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He failed to establish himself in the Football League with Portuguese Vale, and so went into non-league football with Northwich Victoria and Runcorn in the 1970s. He later played for Telford United and Hyde United. He was only to play once more however before being given a free transfer in May 1970.
In his first season he scored the winning goal against former club Runcorn that booked "Alty" a place in the 1978 FA Trophy Final.
In the final Altrincham"s beat Leatherhead 3–1. The following season the club finished second in the Northern Premier League.
In the 1979-1980 campaign he helped the club to claim the inaugural Alliance Premier League title and to reach the final of the Conference League Cup. The following season he picked up his second championship medal, and helped the club to League cup success over Kettering Town.
The next season he helped the club to reach the 1982 FA Trophy Final and to lift the Cheshire Senior Cup.
He struggled with injury at Moss Lane, though still managed to make 262 appearances for the club, scoring 20 goals. He signed with Telford United, also of the Alliance Premier League, for the 1983-1984 campaign. He spent just half a season with the club, making 21 appearances in all competitions.
As well as his footballing career, Bailey worked in the Engineering trade. with Altrincham.
