Joe Martin (footballer)

Joe Martin
Personal information
Full nameJoseph John Martin[1]
Date of birth29 November 1988[2]
Place of birthDagenham, England
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Playing positionDefender
Club information
Current team
Gillingham
Number3
Youth career
?–2005West Ham United
2005–2006Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2006–2008Tottenham Hotspur0(0)
2008→ Blackpool (loan)1(0)
2008–2010Blackpool23(0)
2010–Gillingham161(8)
National team
2003–2004England U166(0)
2004England U171(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 March 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Joseph John "Joe" Martin (born 29 November 1988) is an English professional footballer for Gillingham. He is a left-sided defender, who can also play as a midfielder. He has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels.

Club career

West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur Academies

Born in Dagenham, east London, Martin was at West Ham United's Academy until 2005 when he moved to Tottenham Hotspur's Academy. He signed his first professional contract with Spurs on 1 July 2007.

Loan move to Blackpool

On transfer deadline day, 27 March 2008, he signed for Blackpool on loan until the end of the 2007–08 season;[3][4] however, a calf injury meant he did not make an immediate debut and he was an unused substitute in the Seasiders away match at Plymouth Argyle on 26 April.[5]

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 which the Seasiders had to avoid defeat to avoid relegation to League One.[6] Blackpool drew the match 1–1, with Martin playing on the left wing.[7] 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."[8] Later that month Martin was linked, along with his brother, David, with a season-long loan move to Blackpool.[9]

Blackpool

On 1 July 2008, it was confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur had accepted a bid for Martin from Blackpool and that the player was discussing personal terms.[10] On 2 July, he signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year with Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.[11] "[Spurs] offered me a new deal, but I wasn't really too keen on staying there. The first-team opportunities at White Hart Lane are limited and I want to get some experience and play regularly in the first team, so it was a bit of a no-brainer for me."[12] Blackpool manager Simon Grayson added: "I think Joe looked at the situation and probably realised he wasn't going to be a first-team player there and the next best thing after that is Championship football. We are delighted to have got him and he's delighted to be here."[12]

His first appearance for Blackpool since he signed permanently came on 12 August 2008 when he played in the Seasiders' 2–0 defeat to Macclesfield Town in the League Cup first round at Moss Rose.[13] He then suffered a hip injury[14] and his first league appearance came over one month later when he was a 70th-minute substitute in a 2–0 league defeat to Burnley at Turf Moor on 16 September.[15] However, a leg injury again curtailed his season and his next appearance was not to come for another month when he was a second half substitute in a 3–2 league win over Derby County at Bloomfield Road.[16]

After playing in two League Cup games, Martin made his first league appearance of the 2009–10 season as a 46th minute substitute in the 1–2 defeat to Reading at the Madjeski Stadium on 21 November 2009. His first start in the league came on 9 January 2010, in a 1–1 draw with Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Gillingham

On 30 June 2010 Martin was released by Blackpool manager Ian Holloway, and spent several months without a club before being signed by Gillingham of League Two.[17] He made his Gillingham debut on 11 December 2010 in a 4–2 away win over Macclesfield Town.

Club career statistics

As of 27 March 2010
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
England League FA Cup League Cup Total
2007–08Blackpool (loan)Championship10--10
2008–09Blackpool150-10160
2009–1050102080
Career total 2101030250

Honours

Blackpool

International career

Martin has played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels.[3]

Personal life

Martin is the son of former West Ham United player Alvin Martin. His brother, David, is a goalkeeper at Milton Keynes Dons.

References

  1. ↑ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2011 and 31/07/2011" (PDF). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Pool Agree Loan Move For Spurs Youngster". Blackpool F.C. 27 March 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  4. ↑ Canavan, Steve (27 March 2008). "Premier loan for Pool". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  5. ↑ Canavan, Steve (25 April 2008). "New boy Martin set for Pilgrims". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  6. ↑ "Team News". Blackpool F.C. 4 May 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  7. ↑ "Blackpool vs Watford Match Report". Blackpool F.C. 4 May 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2008.
  8. ↑ wants return ticket.4076405.jp "Joe wants return ticket". Blackpool Gazette. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
  9. ↑ "Seasiders in bid for Liverpool goalkeeper". Blackpool Gazette. 30 May 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
  10. ↑ "Bid Accepted!". Blackpool F.C. 1 July 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.
  11. ↑ "Martin Agrees Pool Move". Blackpool F.C. 3 July 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Gillatt, Peter (30 November 2009). Blackpool FC On This Day: History, Facts and Figures from Every Day of the Year. Pitch Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1-905411-50-2.
  13. ↑ "English League Cup – Round 1, Macclesfield 2 Blackpool 0". Soccerbase. 12 August 2008. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  14. ↑ "Nardiello on target as Pool beat PNE". Blackpool Gazette. 11 September 2008. Retrieved 30 May 2008.
  15. ↑ "Football League Championship, Burnley 2 Blackpool 0". Soccerbase. 16 September 2008. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  16. ↑ "Blackpool win five-goal thriller". Blackpool Gazette. 21 October 2008. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  17. ↑ "Gills complete left-back signing". Gillingham F.C. 9 December 2010. Retrieved 10 December 2010.

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