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 in Dagenham, 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 on 26 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 on 4 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, 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."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] 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. 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 ] On 3 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]