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Mike Bailey diagnosed with dementia (Ed, Page 3 - RIP)

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  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,279
    guinnessaddick said:
    letthegoodtimesroll said:
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Sollydog said:
    Met him a few times, was the Landlord of the White Horse in Woolwich Rd when it was a decent pub, yet another ex pro falling to Dementia, while Taylor and his cronies at the PFA have done nothing......
    Excuse me but how do you know that Mike’s affliction is anything to do with him being a pro footballer?
    My late mother in law had dementia and I don’t think she was a pro footballer in her younger days so an ex footballer getting it may just be a coincidence 
    Anyone can get it, however it seems that if you were a pro footballer you have more of a chance of getting it.
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/55102721


  • letthegoodtimesroll
    letthegoodtimesroll Posts: 11,643
    guinnessaddick said:
    letthegoodtimesroll said:
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Sollydog said:
    Met him a few times, was the Landlord of the White Horse in Woolwich Rd when it was a decent pub, yet another ex pro falling to Dementia, while Taylor and his cronies at the PFA have done nothing......
    Excuse me but how do you know that Mike’s affliction is anything to do with him being a pro footballer?
    My late mother in law had dementia and I don’t think she was a pro footballer in her younger days so an ex footballer getting it may just be a coincidence 
    Anyone can get it, however it seems that if you were a pro footballer you have more of a chance of getting it.
    More chance of getting it or more chance of it being made public and somebody saying it’s because he used to head a football ?
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,279
    letthegoodtimesroll said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    letthegoodtimesroll said:
    SoundAsa£ said:
    Sollydog said:
    Met him a few times, was the Landlord of the White Horse in Woolwich Rd when it was a decent pub, yet another ex pro falling to Dementia, while Taylor and his cronies at the PFA have done nothing......
    Excuse me but how do you know that Mike’s affliction is anything to do with him being a pro footballer?
    My late mother in law had dementia and I don’t think she was a pro footballer in her younger days so an ex footballer getting it may just be a coincidence 
    Anyone can get it, however it seems that if you were a pro footballer you have more of a chance of getting it.
    More chance of getting it or more chance of it being made public and somebody saying it’s because he used to head a football ?
    Why don't you read up on the issue a bit if you're interested?

    https://www.bbc.com/sport/amp/football/55102721

    This explains some of the concerns and it mentions Mike Bailey in the article so it's relevant to the thread.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,996
    edited November 2020
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meeting and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,279
    RedChaser said:
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meating and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
    I wasn't aware it had gone off track? 
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,996
    edited November 2020
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    RedChaser said:
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meating and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
    I wasn't aware it had gone off track? 
    Really? You referred posters to the 'Shearer - Footballers with dementia' thread earlier, why not keep this one titled 'Mike Bailey' specifically to Mike's personal situation and association with this club? Just my opinion.
  • Welly
    Welly Posts: 493
    So sad great memories of him.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 32,361
    I was lucky enough to see him play a few times although probably too young to fully appreciate all his qualities, but even so I knew he was good and better than most of the rest.

    Sad news. Dementia is distressing but there can be moments of loveliness and light too even if few and far between sometimes.
  • StrikerFirmani
    StrikerFirmani Posts: 2,835
    Very sad.   Mike was a brilliant player for us and a good manager.   
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  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 31,001
    RedChaser said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    RedChaser said:
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meating and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
    I wasn't aware it had gone off track? 
    Really? You referred posters to the 'Shearer - Footballers with dementia' thread earlier, why not keep this one titled 'Mike Bailey' specifically to Mike's personal situation and association with this club? Just my opinion.
    Get out the wrong side of the bed today mate?
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,996
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    RedChaser said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    RedChaser said:
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meating and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
    I wasn't aware it had gone off track? 
    Really? You referred posters to the 'Shearer - Footballers with dementia' thread earlier, why not keep this one titled 'Mike Bailey' specifically to Mike's personal situation and association with this club? Just my opinion.
    Get out the wrong side of the bed today mate?
    No mate, same as usual, I'm a creature of habit.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 31,001
    RedChaser said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    RedChaser said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
    RedChaser said:
    To bring this thread back on track, I'm so very sorry to learn of Mike's illness. He was my boyhood hero barrel chested half back and captain, an England international who went on to greater things with Wolves during his playing days. He also got us promoted from the third tier in short but  a successful spell as manager. Had the great pleasure of finally meating and chatting to him in hospitalty about ten years ago. My thoughts are with him and his family.
    I wasn't aware it had gone off track? 
    Really? You referred posters to the 'Shearer - Footballers with dementia' thread earlier, why not keep this one titled 'Mike Bailey' specifically to Mike's personal situation and association with this club? Just my opinion.
    Get out the wrong side of the bed today mate?
    No mate, same as usual, I'm a creature of habit.
    Pleased to hear it, keep smiling.
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,638
    Never saw Mike play for Charlton but had many a happy night with him while at The Valley Club during the years we played at Selhurst. Always remember him for wearing a sheepskin coat.

    Stay strong Mike and family.
  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,233
    Sad news, Mike passed away this morning.

    Don't believe the media are aware yet.
  • Crusty54
    Crusty54 Posts: 3,539
    RIP. Great player and manager for the club.
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 5,084
    RIP ...A magnificent player and a great servant to the club 
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,996

    RIP Mike 😞. Thanks for the memories, you left a long lasting impression of how to lead by example at half back on this very young supporter back in the day. Sincere condolences to friends and family. 

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 87,051
    edited August 17
    RIP. Too young to remember him as a player but would have seen him.

    A very good manager for us not backed when he deserved it
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 87,051
    Arry Addick said:
    Sad news, Mike passed away this morning.

    Don't believe the media are aware yet.
    @Arry Addick  Where is this coming from?  Family?

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  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,864
    RIP Addick
  • Arry Addick
    Arry Addick Posts: 1,233
    Henry Irving said:
    Arry Addick said:
    Sad news, Mike passed away this morning.

    Don't believe the media are aware yet.
    @Arry Addick  Where is this coming from?  Family?
    Family yes.
    I'm good friends with Mike's son Andy.
  • mistrollingin62
    mistrollingin62 Posts: 472
    Could some please change the heading to RIP. Cheers.

    I loved watching Mike play in the 60's, along with Len Glover, Allan Campbell, Keith Peacock, Billy Bonds, Brian Kinsey etc.

    It's well documented that Alf Ramsey was considering including Mike in the 1966 World Cup squad before he suffered 2 broken legs in a year.

    RIP Mike.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,564
    Arry Addick said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Arry Addick said:
    Sad news, Mike passed away this morning.

    Don't believe the media are aware yet.
    @Arry Addick  Where is this coming from?  Family?
    Family yes.
    I'm good friends with Mike's son Andy.
    Only remember him, fondly, as our manager.  Horrible disease for him and his family and friends to have to live with over the last 6 years.  My condolences to his family & friends, including you @Arry Addick 😔
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,922
    Norfolk Boy. Outstanding player in my early days as an Addick fan on the terraces, part of a great 1/2 back line, Bailey, Haydock, Tocknell .. a long, very successful career with us and then Wolves .. sad news

    R I P Mike
  • robinofottershaw
    robinofottershaw Posts: 2,116
    I have fond memories of seeing him play in my early years of supporting Charlton. R I P.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 87,051
    edited August 17
    Arry Addick said:
    Henry Irving said:
    Arry Addick said:
    Sad news, Mike passed away this morning.

    Don't believe the media are aware yet.
    @Arry Addick  Where is this coming from?  Family?
    Family yes.
    I'm good friends with Mike's son Andy.
    Thanks @Arry Addick

    could you pass on my condolences and asked Andy to confirm with the club as they, understandably, don't want to say anything until confirmed.

    Lucy.mcnicholas@cafc.co.uk
  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,489
    One of my all time favourites. Was gutted when he left for Wolves. RIP sir.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,964
    RiP 
  • alan dugdale
    alan dugdale Posts: 3,151
    RIP.  I was too young to have seen him play but that 80/81 promotion season was so good. 

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