Joe Martin (footballer)

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Joe Martin
Personal information
Full name Joseph Martin
Date of birth November 29, 1989 (1989-11-29) (age 18)
Place of birth    Dagenham, England
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Tottenham Hotspur
Youth clubs
 ?-2005
2005-2006		 West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2007-
2008		 Tottenham Hotspur
→ Blackpool (loan)		 0 (0)
1 (0)   

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 20:07, 4 May 2008 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Joseph "Joe" Martin (born 29 November 1989 in Dagenham, East London) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur.

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[edit] Club career

Martin signed his first professional contract with Spurs on 1 July 2007. On transfer deadline day, 27 March 2008, he signed for Blackpool on loan until the end of the 2007-08 season;[1][2] however, a calf injury meant he did not make an immediate debut and he was an unused substitute in the club's away match at Plymouth Argyle on 26 April.[3]

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson gave Martin his debut in the final match of the 2007-08 season, at home to Watford on 4 May 2008, a match in which the Seasiders had to avoid defeat in order to avoid relegation to League One.[4] Blackpool drew the match 1–1, with Martin playing on the left wing.[5] Martin returned to Spurs at the end of the season; however, on 13 May, 2008, he confirmed that he wanted to return to Blackpool for the 2008-09 season, saying, "That last game against Watford was brilliant and something I'll remember for the rest of my life." And adding "To make your debut in a match like that, when there was a sell-out crowd and so much riding on the outcome, was terrific. The manager seemed pretty pleased with how I did and hopefully I can come back here next year and help the club stay up, if not better. It's up to Tottenham whether I come back. They hold all the cards. But if there is a possibility of it happening then I would love to return to Blackpool. I am really glad that Blackpool stayed up because they are a brilliant club."[6] Later that month Martin was linked, along with his brother, David with a season-long loan move to Blackpool. [7]

[edit] International career

Martin has played for England at Under-16 and Under-17 levels.[1]

[edit] Personal life

Martin is the son of former West Ham United player Alvin Martin. His brother, David, is a goalkeeper at Liverpool.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c "Pool Agree Loan Move For Spurs Youngster", Blackpool F.C., 2008-03-27. Retrieved on 2008-05-04. 
  2. ^ Canavan, Steve. "Premier loan for Pool", Blackpool Gazette, 2008-03-27. Retrieved on 2008-05-04. 
  3. ^ Canavan, Steve. "New boy Martin set for Pilgrims", Blackpool Gazette, 2008-04-25. Retrieved on 2008-05-04. 
  4. ^ "Team News", Blackpool F.C., 2008-05-04. Retrieved on 2008-05-04. 
  5. ^ "Blackpool vs Watford Match Report", Blackpool F.C., 2008-05-04. Retrieved on 2008-05-04. 
  6. ^ "wants return ticket.4076405.jp Joe wants return ticket", Blackpool Gazette, 2008-05-13. Retrieved on 2008-05-15. 
  7. ^ "Seasiders in bid for Liverpool goalkeeper", Blackpool Gazette, 2008-05-30. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 

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