Carl Baker
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| Carl Baker | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Carl Paul Baker | |
| Date of birth | 26 December 1982 | |
| Place of birth | Whiston, Liverpool, England | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |
| Playing position | Winger | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Stockport County | |
| Number | 10 | |
| Youth career | ||
| Liverpool | ||
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2003 2003–2007 2007–2008 2008– |
Prescot Cables Southport Morecambe Stockport County |
99 (23) 42 (10) 22 (3) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2006–2007 | England C | 2 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Carl Paul Baker (born 26 December 1982 in Whiston, Merseyside) is an English professional footballer who currently plays as a winger for Stockport County. He has also played for the Middlesex Wanderers touring team.[1]
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[edit] Club career
Baker started his career with Liverpool at schoolboy level before playing for Prescot Cables.[2] He signed for Southport in 2003.
[edit] Southport
Spotted playing for Prescot by Southport manager, Liam Watson, Carl was quickly snapped up by the Merseyside club, and quickly established himself as one of non-league's exciting talents. He was an important member of the Southport Conference North Championship winning team in the 2004-05 season.[2] In 2005 he was a member of the Middlesex Wanderers touring team that visited Japan. [3]
After again playing an important role in helping keep Southport in the Conference National in the 2005-06 season, Baker signed his first full time contract, for the next season as the club turned fully professional, whilst much of the championship winning, and relegation surviving team, (fan favourites Steve Dickinson, Steve Daly, Earl Davis) all not willing to leave their non-footballing jobs, left unable to make the transition to full time.[citation needed]
Despite Southport's relegation from the Conference National in the 2006–07 season, Baker swept the board with Player of the Year awards, voted on by his fellow players, the fans and local press. He was a fan favourite with the club's fans, being one of only two players left from the 2005 title winning squad.[citation needed] Although only on a year's contract meaning he could move on for free, the club's official website announced he had signed for another year at the club. This meant that any interested team would have to pay for his services.{[4]
[edit] Morecambe
On 11 July 2007 he signed for Football League Two newcomers, Morecambe for a club record, though undisclosed fee.[5] He signed a three year contract with Morecambe. [6][7] In August 2007 Baker scored Morecambes first goal when they beat Football League Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–1 in extra time in an Carling Cup match.[8]
In November, Baker was named North West Non-league player of the year, at the North West Football Awards, for his efforts playing for Southport in the 2006–07, ironically beating his new Morecambe team-mate Adam Yates to the prize.[9]
Baker excelled in his (and Morecambe's) first season in the Football League, scoring 10 goals, leading to reported interest from Championship team's including Blackpool and Crystal Palace throughout the season.
[edit] Stockport County
On 22 July 2008, Baker signed a three-year contract at Stockport County, with the club paying Morecambe a fee that could rise to a figure of £225,000 for his services.
[edit] International career
In November 2005 Baker was called up to the England C squad, but was recalled by Southport due to an FA Cup replay against Woking.[10] However he was called up again for a match against Italy on 15 February 2006,[11] which England won 3-1.[12] He played for England C in their 1-0 win over Finland on 1 June 2007. [13]
[edit] Personal life
On 21 August 2006, Baker pleaded guilty at Southport Magistrats Court to failing to provide a specimen for analysis, after he had been stopped by police on 13 August who suspected Baker had been drink driving. Magistrates disqualified him from driving. Baker made a public apology.[14]
In October 2006 he was suspended for a week and fined by Southport for what was described as a "serious breach of club discipline".[15]
[edit] References
- ^ Miller, David (2005-11-22). "Happy Wanderers celebrate century". The Daily Telegraph. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/11/22/sfnmid22.xml. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ a b Pearce, James (2007-07-11). "Southport star Carl Baker set for Morecambe move". Liverpool Echo. http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/amateur-football/2007/07/11/southport-star-carl-baker-set-for-morecambe-move-100252-19438752/. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Middlesex Wanderers Association Football Club Tour to Japan 2005". Middlesex Wanderers. 2005. http://www.middlesexwanderersafc.co.uk/football_pages/reports_2005.html. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Baker signs Port deal". Southport Visiter. 2007-05-16. http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-sport/southport-fc/2007/05/18/baker-signs-port-deal-101022-19121327/. Retrieved on 2009-03-26.
- ^ "Latest news: Double signing". Morecambe F.C.. 2007-07-11. http://www.morecambefc.com/newsarticle.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184175583&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Morecambe land midfielder Baker". BBC Sport. 2007-07-12. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/morecambe/6294892.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Sammy delight at record signing". Morecambe Visitor. 2007-07-13. http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/morecambe-sport/Sammy-delight-at-record-signing.3029232.jp. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Sensational Shrimps tame the Wolves". Morecambe Visitor. 2007-08-28. http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/morecambe-sport/Sensational-Shrimps-tame-the-Wolves.3152105.jp. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Classy Carl claims top gong". This Is Lancashire. 2007-11-13. http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/morecambefc/display.var.1828392.0.classy_carl_claims_top_gong.php. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ "Baker pulls out of England squad". BBC Sport. 2005-11-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southport/4414966.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ Oliver, Pete (2006-02-12). "England boss has high hopes". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/4701382.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ Stone, Alex (2006-02-16). "England give Italy the blues". The Football Association. http://www.thefa.com/England/NationalGameXI/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/02/England_NGXI.htm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Cole sinks Finns". The Football Association. 2007-06-04. http://www.thefa.com/England/NationalGameXI/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/02/NGXI_Finland_vEngland.htm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "SFC’s Baker pleads guilty in drink driving case". southport.gb.com. 2006-08-21. http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50364116. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
- ^ "Southport suspend Baker for week". BBC Sport. 2006-10-18. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southport/6062232.stm. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
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