Richie Baker joined the Shakers in July 2006 after his surprise release from Preston North End's Youth System.  Preston had decided to scrap their reserve side and their loss was Bury's gain.  Initially Richie arrived on trial at the end of the previous season (05/06) and played in a reserve game for the club where he managed to score the only goal of the game.

Pace and ability on the ball are just two of Richie's strong points and he has proved to be a valuable asset to the club.  Possessed with a keen eye for goal, Richie signed a third contract extension before the start of the season and is one of many current players' that manager Alan Knill rates very highly.

Now in his fourth season at Gigg Lane, Bakes has notched up a total of 110 appearances' scoring seven goals for the club.  Chances last season were limited for Richie, due to a successful side gaining a play off position, though he certainly played his part in what was an excellent season for the club