Friday 27 January 2012 22:21, UK
League Two promotion chasers Southend have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Pat Baldwin from Colchester.
The 29-year-old returns to Roots Hall after a loan spell in the 2009/10 season during which he captained the Shrimpers. Having made 242 appearances for Colchester since joining them in 2002, Baldwin links up with Paul Sturrock's men on a free transfer on a contract until the end of the season.