But after these problems, Bailliu would become a key player for the green and black side, becoming top scorer of the team for five seasons.
But more disastrous were the corruption rumours spread by Lierse player Bogaerts, who said he had been approached by someone of Cercle.
Although Cercle formally denied these rumours, they were sentenced to play in third division, back to where they were five years ago.
He chose to leave Cercle for city rivals Club Brugge alongside John Moelaert, a much-discussed transfer.
Bailliu lived close to the Club Brugge stadium and was married to Christiane Serry; the couple had two daughters and two sons who also played for Cercle.