- Joe Martin (footballer)
Football player infobox
playername = Joe Martin
fullname = Joseph Martin
height =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1988|11|29
cityofbirth =Dagenham
countryofbirth =England
currentclub = Blackpool
clubnumber = 18
position =Midfielder
youthyears = ?-2005
2005-2006
youthclubs = West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur
years = 2007-2008
2008
2008-
clubs = Tottenham Hotspur
→ Blackpool (loan)
Blackpool
caps(goals) = 0 (0)
1 (0)
1 (0)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 20:56, 16 September 2008 (UTC)Joseph "Joe" Martin (born
29 November ,1988 inDagenham , East London) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Blackpool.Club career
Martin signed his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur 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; cite news
title = Pool Agree Loan Move For Spurs Youngster
publisher =Blackpool F.C.
date =2008-03-27
url = http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1275434,00.html
accessdate = 2008-05-04 ] cite news
last = Canavan
first = Steve
title = Premier loan for Pool
publisher =Blackpool Gazette
date =2008-03-27
url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Premier-loan-for-Pool.3922944.jp
accessdate = 2008-05-04 ] 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 on26 April .cite news
last = Canavan
first = Steve
title = New boy Martin set for Pilgrims
publisher =Blackpool Gazette
date =2008-04-25
url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/New-boy-Martin-set-for.4020391.jp
accessdate = 2008-05-04 ]Blackpool manager
Simon Grayson gave Martin his debut in the final match of the 2007-08 season, at home to Watford on4 May 2008 , a match in which the Seasiders had to avoid defeat in order to avoid relegation to League One. cite news
title = Team News
publisher =Blackpool F.C.
date =2008-05-04
url = http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1305421,00.html
accessdate = 2008-05-04 ] Blackpool drew the match 1–1, with Martin playing on the left wing. cite news
title = Blackpool vs Watford Match Report
publisher =Blackpool F.C.
date =2008-05-04
url = http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10432~36739,00.html
accessdate = 2008-05-04 ] Martin returned to Spurs at the end of the season; however, on13 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."cite news
title = Joe wants return ticket
publisher =Blackpool Gazette
date =2008-05-13
url = http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Joe wants return ticket.4076405.jp
accessdate = 2008-05-15 ] Later that month Martin was linked, along with his brother, David with a season-long loan move to Blackpool. cite news
title= Seasiders in bid for Liverpool goalkeeper
publisher=Blackpool Gazette
date=2008-05-30
url=http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Seasiders-in-bid-for-Liverpool-goalkeeper.4096187.jp
accessdate=2008-05-30] On1 July , 2008, it was confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur had accepted a bid for Martin from Blackpool and that the player was discussing personal terms. cite news
title = Bid Accepted!
publisher =Blackpool F.C.
date =2008-07-01
url = http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1336586,00.html
accessdate = 2008-07-02 ] On3 July , he signed a two-year contract with an option for a further year with Blackpool for an undisclosed fee. cite news
title = Martin Agrees Pool Move
publisher =Blackpool F.C.
date =2008-07-03
url = http://www.blackpoolfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1338466,00.html
accessdate = 2008-07-03 ]International career
Martin has played for England at Under-16 and Under-17 levels.
Personal life
Martin is the son of former West Ham United player
Alvin Martin . His brother, David, is a goalkeeper at Liverpool.References
External links
*soccerbase|id=48923|name=Joe Martin
* [http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/players/reserves/joemartin.html Profile at Tottenham Hotspur]
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