Rick Bailey

 

Rick re-joined the club in pre-season 2016/17 after a stint at Congleton Town. This was the same trodden path back in August 2013 when Rick first joined 1874. An experienced NWC campaigner, renowned at this level for his high goal scoring returns from midfield who has proved his worth at ‘The Bears’ as well as Glossop North End. Also had a short spell with Winsford in 2011/12.

Position    Midfielder

Former clubs    Macclesfield Town, Congleton Town, Glossop NE

Nickname    Bails

Occupation outside football    Property Management

Any talents or abilities other than on the pitch    Spent 2 years as a journalist for Sky Sports

Other sports played    Golf

Club supported    Manchester United

Career highlight    Playing at Wembley for Glossop NE

Biggest influence on career    My family

Best player played with    Alex Brown

Best player played against    Gerard Pique

Pre-match superstition    None

What song would you like to be played if you score a goal    Stone Roses, She bangs the drums

Favourite music    Stone Roses & Courteeners

Best gig been to    Courteeners at the Apollo

Favourite all time TV show    Sopranos/Sons of Anarchy/Game of Thrones

Favourite player of all time    Ryan Giggs

Favourite team of all time    Manchester United 1999/2008

Best match ever attended    Champions League SF United v Barcelona

Best 74 moment so far    Getting promoted in first season

Do you have any annoying habits    Bite my nails/road rage

Describe yourself in one word    Easy-going

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself    Once played against Guiseppe Rossi & Gerard Pique

Who would you like to play you in a film of your life    Ryan Gosling

How do you chill    Day our with the kids

What do you want to achieve in your career    To win something meaningful, the League would be nice