- Carl Baker
Infobox Football biography
playername = Carl Baker
fullname = Carl Paul Baker
height = convert|6|ft|2|in|m|2|abbr=on
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|12|26|df=y
cityofbirth = Whiston
countryofbirth =England
position = Winger
currentclub = Stockport County
clubnumber = 10
youthyears =
youthclubs =
years = 2003
2003-2007
2007-2008
2008-
clubs = Prescot Cables
Southport
Morecambe
Stockport County
caps(goals) =
99 (23)
42 (10) 04 0(0)
nationalyears = 2007
nationalteam = England C
nationalcaps(goals) = 02 0(0)
pcupdate = 20:23, 8 July 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate =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.cite news
last =Miller
first =David
title =Happy Wanderers celebrate century
publisher =The Daily Telegraph
date =2005-11-22
url =http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/11/22/sfnmid22.xml
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ]Club career
Baker started his career with Liverpool at schoolboy level before playing for Prescot Cables.cite news
last = Pearce
first = James
title = Southport star Carl Baker set for Morecambe move
publisher =Liverpool Echo
date =2007-07-11
url =http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/amateur-football/2007/07/11/southport-star-carl-baker-set-for-morecambe-move-100252-19438752/
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] He signed for Southport in 2003.outhport
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. In 2005 he was a member of the Middlesex Wanderers touring team that visistedJapan .cite web
title =Middlesex Wanderers Association Football Club Tour to Japan 2005
publisher =Middlesex Wanderers
date = 2005
url =http://www.middlesexwanderersafc.co.uk/football_pages/reports_2005.html
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ]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.fact|date=December 2007Despite 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.fact|date=December 2007 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.fact|date=December 2007.
Morecambe
On 11 July 2007 he signed for
Football League Two newcomers, Morecambe for a club record, though undisclosed fee.cite web
title =Latest news: Double signing
publisher =Morecambe F.C.
date =2007-07-11
url =http://www.morecambefc.com/newsarticle.php?subaction=showfull&id=1184175583&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] He signed a three year contract with Morecambe.cite news
title = Morecambe land midfielder Baker
publisher =BBC Sport
date =2007-07-12
url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/morecambe/6294892.stm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] cite news
title = Sammy delight at record signing
publisher = Morecambe Visitor
date =2007-07-13
url =http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/morecambe-sport/Sammy-delight-at-record-signing.3029232.jp
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] In August 2007 Baker scored Morecambes first goal when they beatFootball League Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 in extra time in anCarling Cup match.cite news
title = Sensational Shrimps tame the Wolves
publisher = Morecambe Visitor
date =2007-08-28
url =http://www.thevisitor.co.uk/morecambe-sport/Sensational-Shrimps-tame-the-Wolves.3152105.jp
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ]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 2006-2007, ironically beating his new Morecambe team-mate
Adam Yates to the prize.cite news
title = Classy Carl claims top gong
publisher = This Is Lancashire
date =2007-11-13
url =http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/sport/football/morecambefc/display.var.1828392.0.classy_carl_claims_top_gong.php
accessdate = 2008-01-21 ]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.
tockport County
On Tuesday 22nd July, 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.
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.cite news
title = Baker pulls out of England squad
publisher =BBC Sport
date =2005-11-07
url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southport/4414966.stm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] However he was recalled again for a match against Italy on 15 February 2006,cite news
last = Oliver
first = Pete
title = England boss has high hopes
publisher =BBC Sport
date =2006-02-12
url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/4701382.stm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] which England won 3-1.cite news
last = Stone
first = Alex
title = England give Italy the blues
publisher =The Football Association
date =2006-02-16
url =http://www.thefa.com/England/NationalGameXI/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2006/02/England_NGXI.htm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ] He played for England C in their 1-0 win over Finland on 1 June 2007.cite news
title = Cole sinks Finns
publisher =The Football Association
date =2007-06-04
url =http://www.thefa.com/England/NationalGameXI/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2007/02/NGXI_Finland_vEngland.htm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ]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.cite news
title = SFC’s Baker pleads guilty in drink driving case
publisher = southport.gb.com
date =2006-08-21
url =http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50364116
accessdate = 2008-01-21 ]In October 2006 he was suspended for a week and fined by Southport for what was described as a "serious breach of club discipline".cite news
title = Southport suspend Baker for week
publisher =BBC Sport
date =2006-10-18
url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southport/6062232.stm
accessdate = 2007-12-30 ]References
External links
*soccerbase|id=40174|name=Carl Baker
* [http://www.morecambefc.com/players/baker.htm Morecambe FC profile]
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