The Academy graduate has forced his way into the starting X1 after an impressive pre-season campaign in 2008. The Macclesfield-born youngster originally signed professional forms in the summer of 2007 and made his debut as a late substitute in a 4-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers in December.

Bailey's mature displays against the likes of Wrexham, Hull City and Preston in the summer saw him start the new season in the centre of the Crewe midfield alongside Michael O'Connor. Bailey made his full debut against Brighton and has since gone on to be an influential part of the Alex midfield. However, towards the end of the 2008/2009 season injury kept him on the sidelines to end what had been a fantastic season for him. He now looks to transfer that initial success into the new campaign.