After a video of Leon Bailey inhaling laughing gas in his car was posted online, Aston Villa fans were not happy.
Bailey, a 25-year-old Jamaican footballer who joined Aston Villa in August 2021, was seen in the video breathing in nitrous oxide from a large balloon. Bailey played in Villa’s 2-0 win over Everton last weekend. In the 61st minute, he was taken out of the game.
The Sun got the video of Leon Bailey inhaling laughing gas, and another picture shows him with the deflated balloon in his mouth. Bailey’s actions were quickly criticised by Aston Villa fans, who said that they didn’t look good for the club.
Leon Bailey seen inhaling laughing gas from balloons in car in viral video
John Parry, the fan who sent the video, said that Leon Bailey was supposed to be a professional and a role model, but he has let himself and the club down badly. The video can be viewed here.
ASTON Villa star Leon Bailey inhales “laughing gas” in images that will shock fans.
As he sang, Bailey, 25 — in a black T-shirt and cap — put the inflatable to his lips and inhaled potentially deadly nitrous oxide.
Aston Villa were approached for comment yesterday pic.twitter.com/d75JsgvMDZ
— Lilian Chan (@bestgug) March 3, 2023
not a good look mr leon bailey 🤨 pic.twitter.com/I7q1RV18A0
— Maddy (@YorkshireVillan) March 3, 2023
Nitrous oxide, which is also known as “laughing gas,” is legal to use in the UK, even though there are calls and strong plans to ban it. However, it is illegal to sell it because it can make people feel crazy. Nitrous oxide use can be dangerous and harmful. For example, it can cut off oxygen to the brain, make the user feel dizzy and lightheaded, or even cause death.
Healthcare workers sound alarm over neurological risks
Healthcare workers are getting more and more worried about the neurological problems that can come from using nitrous oxide. The drug’s popularity has led to more people going to the hospital, especially young men and college students.
And now even sportsperson like Leon Bailey doing it. Dr. Holger Allroggen, a consultant neurologist, has told people not to use nitrous oxide because it could cause permanent damage to the nervous system.
Leon sets wrong example for youth
Cllr Kamran Caan, a member of the Coventry City Council Cabinet for Public Health and Sport, said that it is very scary to see and hear about young people being paralysed by laughing gas. Athletics like Leon Bailey set wrong example for fans with these kind of acts.
He said that the city has a Public Spaces Protection Order that lets officers take any nitrous oxide cannisters and throw them away.
Leon Bailey’s fans, who look up to him as a role model and professional footballer, have said that he needs to change the way he acts. As a new player on the Aston Villa team, Bailey’s actions could hurt his reputation and hurt the club.
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