Patrick Michael "Pat" Baldwin (born November 12, 1982) a footballer, currently playing for Colchester United. The centre back, signed from Chelsea, has become a cult hero with Colchester fans, often nicknamed 'Rio', 'PAAAAAAAAAATTT' and 'The Baldmeister'. Pat won all of Colchester United's player of the year awards for the 2004/05 season including players' player of the year, young player of the year and the fans' player of the year. His contribution to the team during 2005/2006 helped Colchester to promotion from League 1 to the Championship, the highest they have ever been in the football pyramid. He is once again in the Colchester First team for the current season, aiding the team to notable victories such as 1-0 against rivals Ipswich Town. He scored his first competitive goal for Colchester in a heated derby match against Southend United F.C. on 25 November 2006, which United won 3-0.

[edit] Personal Life

On 26 June to the 28, Baldwin completed the 'Twin Peaks Challenge,' a charity event which saw him raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust where he climbed Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. He raised in excess of £700 for the cause.

[edit] External links

• Pat Baldwin player profile at cu-fc.com
• Pat Baldwin career stats at Soccerbase

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