James Bailey (footballer)
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James Joseph Bailey is an English
footballer currently playing for Derby County
in The Championship
. He primarily plays in midfield
, but can also play as a right-back.
in a League One
home fixture against Doncaster Rovers
on 22 December 2007, with Crewe 2–0 down. Doncaster scored twice in the final minute for a final scoreline of 4–0. This proved to be Bailey's sole appearance of the 2007–08 season
, but he earned a one-year deal with the club, which he signed in May 2008, with first team coach Steve Holland stating "We are delighted that James has signed a new contract. He has been given another year and we will review it again in relation to his progress. He has made progress this year and now it is up to him to go on again and compete for a place in the squad." An impressive pre-season saw Bailey return to the side for the opening fixture of the 2008–09 season, where he started in his now familiar midfield role, as Crewe lost 2–1 to Brighton & Hove Albion
. Although the season was a disappointing one for Crewe, who were relegated to League Two
, it was a personal success for Bailey, as he kept his place in the side with a number of mature performances in central midfield alongside Michael O'Connor and earned a new and improved contract until 2011, as he recorded 31 league and cup appearances throughout the campaign, with only injury preventing him appearing in more after he was ruled out for much of the season from January onwards. Bailey retained his position in the first team for the club's 2009–10 season, making 23 appearances in all competitions. His performances for Crewe impressed and he was linked with a move to Championship
club Derby County
, alongside Crewe team-mate John Brayford
, in a joint £1m deal in May 2010, where he was seen as a long term replacement for veteran midfielder Robbie Savage
. Crewe confirmed that an offer for the pair, believed to be £1m rising to £1.3m with add-ons and a percentage sell on clause, had been accepted on 18 May 2010.
on 19 May 2010 for an undisclosed fee and took the number 16 shirt. He was placed straight into the first team during the club's 2010–11 pre season fixtures, as a holding midfielder alongside Robbie Savage
in a 4–2–3–1 formation, scoring in a 3–3 draw at A.F.C. Bournemouth
.
His competitive debut for the Rams came in a 2–1 victory at Leeds United on the opening game of the 2010–11 season. His first goal came in a 2–2 draw with Queens Park Rangers
in a performance which earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Week for the 31st August 2010. He was an ever present in the first 18 games of Derby's 2010–11 campaign, playing ever minute of every match and only missed his first game in November when he was ruled out with the flu. Bailey picked up the Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year award in his first season with the club.
Bailey started the 2011/12 season in Derby's first XI, helping them to four wins from their first five games and into second in the table, before an ankle injury sustained in training ruled him out for three months.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer currently playing for Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
in The Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. He primarily plays in midfield
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, but can also play as a right-back.
Crewe Alexandra
Bailey signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2007 and made his full Crewe debut at right back at 19 years of age, when he came on as a 89th minute substitute for Danny WoodardsDanny Woodards
Daniel Mark "Danny" Woodards is an English professional footballer who plays for League 2 side Bristol Rovers....
in a League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
home fixture against Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
on 22 December 2007, with Crewe 2–0 down. Doncaster scored twice in the final minute for a final scoreline of 4–0. This proved to be Bailey's sole appearance of the 2007–08 season
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
, but he earned a one-year deal with the club, which he signed in May 2008, with first team coach Steve Holland stating "We are delighted that James has signed a new contract. He has been given another year and we will review it again in relation to his progress. He has made progress this year and now it is up to him to go on again and compete for a place in the squad." An impressive pre-season saw Bailey return to the side for the opening fixture of the 2008–09 season, where he started in his now familiar midfield role, as Crewe lost 2–1 to Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. Although the season was a disappointing one for Crewe, who were relegated to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
, it was a personal success for Bailey, as he kept his place in the side with a number of mature performances in central midfield alongside Michael O'Connor and earned a new and improved contract until 2011, as he recorded 31 league and cup appearances throughout the campaign, with only injury preventing him appearing in more after he was ruled out for much of the season from January onwards. Bailey retained his position in the first team for the club's 2009–10 season, making 23 appearances in all competitions. His performances for Crewe impressed and he was linked with a move to Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
, alongside Crewe team-mate John Brayford
John Brayford
John Robert Brayford is an English footballer who plays for Derby County as a defender.-Crewe Alexandra:Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Brayford started his career at non-league Burton Albion, where he made almost 80 league appearance, before signing for League One side Crewe Alexandra on a...
, in a joint £1m deal in May 2010, where he was seen as a long term replacement for veteran midfielder Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage
Robert William "Robbie" Savage is a football pundit and former Welsh professional footballer who played predominantly as a midfielder. During his career he captained Derby County, and also played for the Welsh national team. He now presents 606 on BBC Radio Five Live on Sunday evenings alongside...
. Crewe confirmed that an offer for the pair, believed to be £1m rising to £1.3m with add-ons and a percentage sell on clause, had been accepted on 18 May 2010.
Derby County
Bailey formally completed his move to Derby CountyDerby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on 19 May 2010 for an undisclosed fee and took the number 16 shirt. He was placed straight into the first team during the club's 2010–11 pre season fixtures, as a holding midfielder alongside Robbie Savage
Robbie Savage
Robert William "Robbie" Savage is a football pundit and former Welsh professional footballer who played predominantly as a midfielder. During his career he captained Derby County, and also played for the Welsh national team. He now presents 606 on BBC Radio Five Live on Sunday evenings alongside...
in a 4–2–3–1 formation, scoring in a 3–3 draw at A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
.
His competitive debut for the Rams came in a 2–1 victory at Leeds United on the opening game of the 2010–11 season. His first goal came in a 2–2 draw with Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
in a performance which earned him a place in the Championship Team of the Week for the 31st August 2010. He was an ever present in the first 18 games of Derby's 2010–11 campaign, playing ever minute of every match and only missed his first game in November when he was ruled out with the flu. Bailey picked up the Sammy Crooks Young Player of the Year award in his first season with the club.
Bailey started the 2011/12 season in Derby's first XI, helping them to four wins from their first five games and into second in the table, before an ankle injury sustained in training ruled him out for three months.
Statistics
(correct as of 29 November 2011)| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Crewe Alexandra Crewe Alexandra F.C. Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club... |
2007–08 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 in English football The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while... |
24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 in English football The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League... |
21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | ||
| Derby County Derby County F.C. Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English... |
2010–11 2010–11 in English football The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May... |
36 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 2011–12 Football League Championship The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 89 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 1 | ||
External links
- James Bailey player profile at crewealex.net