John Martin (footballer, born 1985)

John Martin
Personal information
Date of birth (1985-05-04) 4 May 1985
Place of birth Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Playing position Forward
Club 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)
Teams managed
2016– Glenrothes

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and 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

  1. ↑ "Raith Rovers 1-0 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. 30 October 2004. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Fairbairn moves to Rovers in swap". BBC Sport. 30 July 2005. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Citylink Scottish Junior Cup Final". The Herald. 4 June 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Elder, Matthew (7 September 2016). "New boss Martin looking to build on good foundations at Glens". Fife Today. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
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