John Martin (footballer, born 1985)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkcaldy, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Glenrothes (player-manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2005 | Raith Rovers | 37 | (4) |
| 2005–2008 | East Fife | 46 | (4) |
| 2007 | → Kelty Hearts (loan) | ||
| 2008–2010 | Kelty Hearts | ||
| 2010–2012 | Glenrothes | ||
| 2012–2013 | Ballingry Rovers | ||
| 2013– | Glenrothes | ||
| Total | 83 | (8) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2016– | Glenrothes | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:59, 29 September 2016 (UTC) | |||
John Martin (born 4 May 1985), is a professional footballer who is currently the player-manager of Glenrothes in the Scottish Junior Football Association, East Region. He has previously played in the Scottish Football League First Division for Raith Rovers.
Career
Martin began his professional career with Raith Rovers before moving on to East Fife in 2005.[1][2]
During a period on loan at Kelty Hearts, Martin played in the 2006–07 Scottish Junior Cup final, losing 2–1 after extra time to Linlithgow Rose.[3] He joined Kelty permanently in 2008 before signing for Glenrothes in 2010. Martin had a season at Ballingry Rovers in 2012–13 but returned to Glenrothes and stepped up to the managers role in September 2016, after the resignation of Benny Andrew.[4]
References
- ^ "Raith Rovers 1-0 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 30 October 2004. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Fairbairn moves to Rovers in swap". BBC Sport. 30 July 2005. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Citylink Scottish Junior Cup Final". The Herald. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ^ Elder, Matthew (7 September 2016). "New boss Martin looking to build on good foundations at Glens". Fife Today. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
External links
- John Martin at Soccerbase (Raith Rovers appearances)
- John Martin at Soccerbase (East Fife appearances)
- Raith Rovers appearances at Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database
- East Fife appearances at Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database