Johnny Martin (footballer)
For other people of the same name, see John Martin.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Martin | ||
Date of birth | 4 December 1946 | ||
Place of birth | Ashington, England | ||
Playing position | Winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1964–1966 | Aston Villa | 1 | (0) |
1966–1969 | Colchester United | 78 | (11) |
1969–1974 | Workington | 207 | (32) |
1974–1976 | Southport | 63 | (7) |
1976–? | Wigan Athletic | ? | (?) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
John Martin (born 4 December 1946) is an English former footballer who played as a winger in The Football League.
Career
Born in Ashington,[1] Martin made one appearance for Aston Villa before making appearances in the Football League for Colchester United, Southport and Workington, where he made over 200 league appearances[2]
Martin lived in Tenerife from 1997. In 2006 he was diagnosed with cancer. He died in November 2013.[3]
References
- ↑ "News & Star | Poor man’s George Best but the Crown Prince of Borough Park". Newsandstar.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-11-19.
- ↑ "Johnny Martin Profile". Coludata. 2012-04-17. Retrieved 17 April 2012.
- ↑ "News & Star | Sport | Reds | Workington Reds legend Johnny Martin dies". Newsandstar.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-11-24.
External links
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