EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CRAIG BUTLER - LEON BAILEY'S FATHER

Join Luke for an Exclusive Interview with Craig Butler - Leon Bailey's Father -
We talk about Leon Bailey leaving Jamaica and walking across Europe for over 100 Trials.
Joining Genk, Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa.
The Impact of Unai Emery.
Jamaica National Team.
The Real Leon Bailey.
Enjoy the episode.
#leonbailey #craigbutler #astonvilla

[@leejohnson3209]

Well, he's a character! Bailey to be the best in the world one day... I'll have a bit of that. His hamstring problems seem to be well and truly behind him now. His loading and his his minutes are managed better. Top marks to Bailey for not giving up and the coaches for getting him up to the level he's at. He is a joy to watch, long may it continue. UTV

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Thanks mate

[@daeviontaylor]

Butler is a really great father, and a cultured football mind from Jamaica. Brilliant work getting him on the podcast Luke. 👍🏽 As a Jamaican viewer I love this 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

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Thankyou glad you enjoyed it

[@respectbigman3133]

Sir we thank you for your son service. Do not let these people tarnish your son good name. Deon Bailey don’t go back to the Jamaica team.

[@coldheart1990]

​@@respectbigman3133we don't want him back he hasn't done shit in a Jamaica shirt but make excuses and if you don't know he is not his father one set of battyman dem be if u never know

[@howardmullings7047]

Asked not what your countries can do for you but what you can do for your countries

[@geeroy8880]

A great father wounded his son? That's abuse!

[@duncankilburn7612]

Bailey is my favourite current player

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And mine 💜

[@AstonVillaBozzy]

Tell Leon how much we all love him 💜💙

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I did mate

[@crearysroad]

Well done Luke! Happy that our Villans get to hear the full backstory of Leon “Chippy” Bailey! Well done Mr. Butler! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@UTVPODCAST]

Thanks so much 💜💜

[@brettmiffling7306]

Seeing how much through his performances he has managed to completely change people's mindsets "mainly our own fans" many of which were writing him off not long ago shows his mentality, determination, drive and amazing talent is a lesson for many of us to keep faith with all of our players bcuz some might well need time to settle etc I'm sure this will make people realise anyone can change your opinion!! UTV

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Sensational

[@MindSurf248]

It makes me so frustrated with the way people talk about Diaby and Zaniolo. Some fans have short memories and closed minds.

[@nathanmoore7120]

@@MindSurf248I agree if the fans are slating Diane but fans are entitled to say if a player is in form, or not. Or fans can say a player is under-performing. I have not seen the fans slandering Diaby or Zaniolo but surely you agree when we say they do t deserve to be playing, based off current form. Having said that - Diaby us looked spicy the last few games. If he hits form he could literally be the player that does what we need to make top 4! 🤞🏻

[@MindSurf248]

@@nathanmoore7120 Obviously not checking the villa fb page comments section. Some of the comments are disgraceful.

[@michellemaynard6808]

Oh my word Luke. Thank you so much for this. I feel quite emotional to be honest because my mom is Jamaican also. Wow if Leon is only at 40% I 👀 forward to see what’s to come. 💜💙💜

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Glad you enjoyed it Michele 💜

[@stidith]

THANK YOU LUKE 👌 I think that Leon Bailey is not just a player but a real entertainer on the pitch and i know that many can agree with me.

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Thankyou mate

[@Michael-jj2us]

I salute you Craig. You are a football genius. Jamaican fans need to realize that not all people are motivated by negativity. You heard what Craig said, Leon is motivated by positive support from his fan and team members. Too much negativity surrounds Jamaica national team.

[@kingman2886]

We need a movie

[@willmunda403]

Luke, its amazing that you have had the opportunity to interview Craig. It great to see him so knowledgeable on the sport. I’ve been following Craig’s updates on Leon for nearly two years now through the Jamaican sports channels. I was actually able pose a statement to Craig directly on KZbin live chat when Leon’s form was struggling under Gerrard thanking him for Leon and how I believed that Leon will still become big player for Aston Villa, on which he thanked me for my comment. It’s also interesting that if Jack Grealish was used as an attraction to draw Bailey suggest that Villa wasn’t planning to sell Jack at all but had to when the release clause was met by Man City. UTV

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Thankyou will gald you enjoyed the show

[@moreno8383]

Wow what a incredible role model of father he is especially for Leon even though its not his real father but that make it more incredible ❤

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Love it

[@petercollins5861]

Outstanding interview Luke! You're upping your game big time. More like this please. Really looking forward now to Leon Bailey's continued development with the team. Exciting times ahead. UTV

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Thanks peter

[@odysseusprodromou3260]

inspiring story...of commitment, belief, sacrifice and those who bring out the best in us. UTV. Love that you let the guy do the talking. Genuine questions provoking meaningful interesting answers. Well done Luke. Well done Mr Butler! Well done Emery for transforming our players.

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Thankyou

[@canicelanigan8381]

That was brilliant, thanks, Luke... Please don't ever stop the UTV Podcast! Best thing since sliced bread. UTV TID💜💙💪👌

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Thanks so much utv

[@lovebleeds8785]

This was a fantastic watch and a great insight into his past struggles etc....loved it! I hope you can do more of this type of interview! UTV!!

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Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it

[@kurteade322]

What a guy.! Great pod Luke well done mate.! Absolute moves being made by you on the pod scene at the moment.! Fair play

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Thanks Kurt

[@redhourdan1874]

Really interesting interview. My opinion of Craig Butler has changed significantly after this. He seems genuine and focused on his players' ambitions. Great to hear he rates Monchi - he has insight we don't so that's reassuring.

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Thankyou 💙💙

[@vickyjennings6414]

What a fab interview! What a man, his dedication to his kids was mindblowing, and now they are seeing the rewards, well deserved. Can't wait you see the other 60% Leon! UTV 💜 💙

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Thankyou 💜💜

[@jayrobb1971]

Luke... next level mate.... Quality pod.... thanks Mate

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Thanks Jay

[@eatmee123]

Great interview Luke, really enjoyed that. You know when Leon came to Villa there were grumblings of his father not being a good guy, and in it for himself. I'm glad this cleared all that up. What a great person doing all that for those kids, and still doing it.

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Thanks mate

[@James_utv]

The pod is getting better and better mate your smashing it ❤

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Thankyou

[@georgeshaw4288]

I’ve binned off talksport Gerard Pique interview for this and hooked! What a great opening story! Well done Luke for setting this up.

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Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it

[@BlackRuum]

Luke that's a brilliant interview and a nice gesture. Good exposure for him too... 👍🏾😊

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Thankyou

[@Louis-mm6sc]

Great video Luke, block out the noise. Keep doing what you’re doing.

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Thanks Louis

[@VillansOnTour]

What an absolutely brilliant interview.. what a story what a journey. Love this type of stuff and I love the belief that this man has in Leon and his other players. Brilliant Luke, more of these please whenever possible. Fantastic. I wanna see the walking across fields videos now 🤣 send it my way Craig I’ll happily edit some shorts from it 🙌🏻💜🩵

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Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it

[@samjones927]

💪🫶🔥🇯🇲🇯🇲🦁🦁🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🫶💪 absolute buzzing video, bro keep the great content coming and up the villa Leon Bailey is an absolute beast💪🔥💪

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Thanks Sam

[@Josh_TheYorkshireVillan]

Quality luke great watch. Thanks mate utv

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@darrenwoolley8433]

What a brilliant interview Luke absolutely love Leon Bailey well done. UTV

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Thankyou mate

[@harveypcm]

Great interview. He looks a hard task master, glad he made the right decision for his Son and our club... UTV

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Thankyou

[@IanClarke-tf3jm]

Congratulations Luke. Your hard work, commitment and love for our club is appreciated by myself and so many others. You deserve all the rewards and plaudits coming your way.

[@UTVPODCAST]

Thankyou mate glad you enjoyed it

[@donavanjosephs4073]

Wow Craig Butler saw him a month ago

[@gemspa73]

That's a great interview, Luke.

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Thankyou

[@rogerknight2354]

Excellent video guys.... well done 👏🏿 ✔️ 👍🏽

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Thankyou

[@rovalwalters4714]

Big up butler jamaica proud a yuh.

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💙

[@marka8673]

Great pod Luke!!

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💜💜

[@andrewholdsworth4421]

A real father . A strong person. Leon is what villa are about mark Walters , Toney daily , it's the villa way . Bailey Will keep getting better and so will villa 💪

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Thanks mate

[@Krahang1267]

Great interview! Bailey (& Villa) is a joy to watch.

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💜

[@lukemurphy199]

Great interview mate Utv 🦁

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Thankyou mate

[@CarlHughes1982]

Great interview Luke

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Thankyou

[@michaelbeetlestone9094]

Wow, well done Luke 👏

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Thanks mate

[@neilsteel1946]

leon bailey the Aston Villa “messi” thank you for him craig butler

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⭐⭐

[@AndyHiley1]

That was a good insight, enjoyed that

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Cheers mate

[@Cripinub1]

Smashed it with this interview

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Thanks mate

[@normanrichards1025]

Absolutely fantastic interview. Craig butler has given everyone a proper in sight on what is going on in Jamaican football He should be the president of the Jamaican association & also president of the carribean football

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Thanks mate

[@richardjackson535]

U drunk ?

[@normanrichards1025]

@@richardjackson535 🤣..me drunk..it's pretty obvious you're not looking at the bigger picture

[@richardjackson535]

Arrogance is not a good quality for good leaders and thats butler's claim to fame and bailey has inherited much of butler

[@paulroberts2663]

Very interesting story. Luke you should do more of this something different 👍👏

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Cheers mate

[@neilorme1637]

Great interview! You forgot to ask him if he's got anymore Baileys ;-)

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👍🏻

[@itsrayan6108]

Definitely he’s currently at chelsea U21s Dujuan Richards

[@leecollison8795]

Gr8 interview bud

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Thanks mate

[@leroysmart9363]

The problem with the gentleman you have interviewed is that he has no diplomatic skills and has been at odds with the Jamaican FA for years. He is more an agent not a coach and it's probably been taken down now but he recorded and posted on your tube himself cursing everyone in Jamaica as being jealous whilst recoding him walking through his house boasting how rich he is and showing his car and motorbike collection . Not someone you would leave in charge of your football programme the JFF and Craig are both as bad as each other and jamaica needs a clean sweep of both parties. Craig is successful with his academy and should be left to run that alone. Jamaic need a white paper which outlines its strategic football development as the local league is poorly attended with sub standard pitches the players are physically underdeveloped. There is no local Derby of any note. Most teams don't have a ground and the national team plays in front of gates of 2000 all in the grandstand whilst the other part of the ground is empty(see their last home game vs Canada even with the EPL players playing) so it's not used. A total overhaul is needed starting with appointing a director of football at the top from outside the region to bring on professionalism. and it not Rudolph Speid either

[@xristosfarrow5425]

Really nice wrinkle there. I enjoy all the episodes from Tactical Debrief to Predicted Lineup to Fan Opposition and all that but i really like the new stuff you trying to do Luke. Like this episode or the ones out in the city. Well done man. Cant wait for Villa to be in the Final (or the Semifinal if its Olympiacos) so all of you can come here to Athens and i can meet you guys close. UTV

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Thanks mate glad your enjoying the content

[@AndersJensenTH]

Best interview ever! UTV

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Thanks mate

[@omarqasimiqbal]

Love it ❤

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💜

[@legacyboss6512]

I understand the disdained for jamaica national program just dont play for them not go and disrespect them. but sometime you have to forgive and move on.

[@jahjah6548]

Exactly. That's why I can't rate him no matter what. It's clear he has a personal gripe and he bitches about it every chance he gets.

[@michaelstewart8839]

I love how he speaks the truth, Jamaican football federation too corrupt.

[@michaeldymock5703]

Well it definitely ain't Ryan 😂 💜💙

[@anglo-aspidmapping8870]

Bailey was adopted.

[@michaelstewart8839]

Wow!!!

[@kevinmack9980]

Fantastic and fascinating interview, congrats and great job. Definitely brings a new light to Leon's struggles with their FA. Its sad. There's some new controversy that is keeping him out of the game against the US tomorrow. Now as an American that's not necessarily a bad thing, lol, but it sucks for Leon and we've got a pretty good side when at full strength, would have been cool to see Leon line up against them.

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Thankyou Kevin UTV

[@jeysharp]

That was very interesting about Bailey being brought up from childhood his father being a big influence on his future very good direction and choices they made very hard journey to make through those years but he's landed at home here at villa Park just keep delivering those unstoppable unstoppable performances UTV

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💜

[@donavanjosephs4073]

#Jamaica #UTV

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💜💜

[@nickinman6025]

What an episode mate! Such a good story .. love Leon just a bit more now.

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@outofthetrash5925]

It's almost as good having Craig on as Leon himself. He's saying things here Leon very likely wouldn't. Great Pod. Wouldn't be surprised if this is picked up as a bit of a story by other channels or media.

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Thankyou mate

[@chrisberry7103]

I am a born Jamaican living in Jamaica ever since. And the first time I saw Leon or heard of him I thought he was Brazilian. One of the best of Jamaica. I also played but never take it seriously. Plus never had any support.

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Love this

[@James_utv]

Leon is 🔥🔥🔥

[@user-nu9mc7fe2c]

Jamaicans love. Lean. Baliey.

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💙

[@Jay-8s]

Fascinating insight to hear from a family members perspective.The biggest revelation for me is, that Grealish was sold after promising to build the team around both him and Bailey. I wonder if that was genuinely the plan at some point? And unfortunately, it came down to compliance with FFP that made the club pivot? Cheers, Luke. And thank you Mr Butler! UTV

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Glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

I don't think so remember Grealish release clause was met we had no choice in the matter they just delayed it to bring in what they thought would be enough to replace for less money before the sale. We might've approached Butler for Bailey before then who knows but it could've just been a lie to try to entice him to Villa aswell either way it wasn't for FFP reasons why we sold Jack although it did us a load of good for us to keep spending without any really major outgoings other then him.

[@Jay-8s]

Yeah, I was also thinking perhaps they approached Bailey months before the release cause was met. Imagine having both of them on each wing, with Watkins up top!@@dennisgoatimer1079

[@western-oud1898]

Maybe listening to his story and the hardships they went through for Leon to live his dreams as a professional footballer now explains how protective of Leon Bailey this man is on twitter and social media when Bailey was getting criticised and questions asked about him last season and whether leon is good enough to play in the Premier league for Aston Villa

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Thankyou

[@thejamaicanfoodie6980]

There are points to be taken from all of this. The recruitment of overseas based players & coaching staff is taking a toll on the Federations budget... and is therefore limiting its ability to spend in areas it ought to focus on for the long term development. The football played by the UK based players does not appeal to jamaican fans..😢 It is also stifling the local talent pool. There is just no midfield system with the UK players. We cant pay them, we cant afford flying them in, we cant afford housing them. Hence, i dont see why we force the issue with the little we have in money. I hope we put a system in place where one has to live in jamaica and have evidence of playing in jamaica before in a registerred competition. Hence you wud have the jamaican dna we know and can resonate with. And people wud know u before u left and will come see u wen u return. This whole business of recruiting must stop.. We must support bailey

[@user-du8vy4vs6f]

Sorry I just want to talk something not villa .... Anyone seen the new England kit they changed the st George's cross from red and white to multi colours is this country I hope no one buys it and the players refuse to wear it I'm proud to be English if I was player I would walk out for back to my club UTV rant over

[@jonniehunt7340]

What's the kit in the background?

[@willmunda403]

Bailey kit with 31 on it

[@Technobliterator]

Love that!! What a great guy... love also he thinks Bailey could get even better, I didn't even know if that was possible but if it is I'd love to see it! BRILLIANT guest

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Thankyou mate

[@ChrisCooper-gt1dv]

in my humble opinion, leon stopped all last seasons doubters chirping right from the off this season! great attitude and always gives his all! got to be the best dressing room for a long time! no big time charlies , just everyone having each others backs and singing from the same sheet! UTV

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⭐💜

[@pensivevalues1949]

Definitely subscribe cuz of butler and bailey. Bailey on the verge of becoming Jamaica greatest ever football player. It very very clear that JFF had a lot to do with bailey suspension. Lots of athletes did worse than bailey and got fine . They could have more than fine bailey.

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Thankyou

[@patrickdaley2894]

Well done Sir💯⚽️🥅⚽️

[@oneb4739]

👌🏾👌🏾🇯🇲 UTV

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💜💜💜

[@user-yp7vy3dj3o]

Now he's talking about leaving for the big six

[@UTVPODCAST]

I don't think hess said anything wrong in that interview, footballers don't know what the future holds

[@fullerbeat]

The interview could have been better. Butler wanted to say more about the corruption in Jamaica football federation.

[@dbarrington5191]

Should never have a owner of club selecting player for the national squad. That creates conflict of interest. Get rid of him.

[@dwight9026]

My guy was talking so good and till he say he think Villa can win the league 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@willmunda403]

At the current rate of change in the premier league a number of clubs including Villa can win the league in the next few seasons. Spurs will be going for it, why not Villa too?

[@Plug-inTv]

Remember this comment

[@Researcher83]

Have ya seen Leon Bailey's comments about wanting to move to a "Big Six" team. Very selfish comments tbh, aren't we 4th lol Sky trying to derail our season again 🤔 Take a look lads 👍🏻💜💙

[@UTVPODCAST]

His dad has said it's rubbish

[@willmunda403]

It’s the media misinterpretation with the context for click-bait. Bailey was talking in a Jamaican context and speech over the politics and rivalry in the promotion of Jamaican players of certain Academy’s and the Jamaican Football Federation and he was highlighting the magnitude of the success of his fellow Phoenix Academy graduate Dujan ‘whisper’ Richard achievement in joining Chelsea. When posed the question if he would like to follow suit Bailey said he obviously would have to look at options should a situation arise but he is happy at Villa.

[@oshanerichards4419]

That is a total lie leon was called on numerous occasions for the national squad n turned it down because Kyle wasnt called as well...

[@user-by3pe6yu2x]

I don't need a fucin marketing here from Fucin Labourer wrong Cause u just run into a Down Town Higler no fdouth Bless León ❤🎉❤❤❤

[@richierichards3584]

I hope Bailey never play for Jamaica again.Let him go Jamaica . He never do anything for Jamaica

[@rovalwalters4714]

Jff destroying jamaica football.the most curruped federatiin in the world.

[@rohanjamaican4831]

Leon bailey very good baller. But you are biger than JA. Your not shineing light on jA. JamaicA is biger than you just remenber that

[@user-mw9ck3yr9f]

Delusional. Craig and Leon Bailey should leave Jamaica’s football alone. Narcissist.

[@EjnrTV]

Chelsea love loaning out their players. They don’t build most of them

[@EjnrTV]

Craig is not Leon Bailey’s father 😭

[@anglo-aspidmapping8870]

He is bro..adopted

[@michaelbeckford9466]

Who cares two much story with Bailey

[@Pariah542]

Wi tiad a Craig Butler now. Yes you help Leon but allow the grown man to live his life now. What you are doing is not adding to his value. U are instigating him in behaving awkward towards his country and paint this halo pic. Move on, focus on your academy. U acting like you gave us 10 Leon Bailey. Come on.

[@alben503]

He is his Agent. Haven't seen another Agent that doesn't do this for his player

[@colinquest3667]

Butler has turn Bailey into a traitor, Bailey hates his country of birth because they can't afford to give him 1st world countries money.

[@stuartingram6525]

Awesome pod mucka brilliant UTV ❤

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Cheers mate

[@flange0027]

Just wow! Luke you are fast becoming the best Villa channel, right up there with rest and I love you so much! I don’t miss an episode even when I’m holiday - magnificent episode this 💜💙🫶🏼🙌🏼💪🏽

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Thankyou

[@kevan4642]

CRAIG BUTLER WILL WRECK BAILEY CARRIER, SHITTING ON GERRRAD NOW. LOL

[@HappySlapperKid]

Fantastic utv

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Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevan4642]

Pure lies he telling, don't believe a word he says. 😮

[@rovalwalters4714]

Liff up jamaica badmind mek di man talk him truth.

[@mowanswaby281]

Me want a lired like creg to be in charge of my nation youth

[@kevan4642]

@mowanswaby281 you an him go buy one because jamaica is not for sale. Punk

[@kevan4642]

Wow , This man is just unbelievable toxic. Why not just take Leon an go somewhere else jamaica is sick of your personal vendetta with the JFF all because you can't use your players has a Platform they the JFF.

[@kurtsteele3228]

All facts corruption corruption corruption JFF and Jamaica football full of corruption.

[@rovalwalters4714]

Low di man unu badmind termite. Jff have any talent close to wispa an bailey.

[@kojiikokoaka_jun34]

Bulter was so cringey the being of Bailey career butting in his business saying things on social media. He needs to keep it zip. After that we haven’t seen him which is nice. In the background you should be

[@user-uc5np4tl7l]

Shut your shit my friend Sean givans was one of the best midfielder and when boxsill was the president they fight him out winsoton wanna grifits Ray gryam and I can go on on on off need to change up so shit your shit

[@dennisgoatimer1079]

We all know that Jamaica in general is pretty corrupt why do you think JFF is any different.

[@donavanjosephs4073]

Wow Craig Butler saw him a month ago

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Legend

[@user-mw9ck3yr9f]

Delusional. Craig and Leon Bailey should leave Jamaica’s football alone. Narcissist.