James Martin (footballer, born 1994)

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James Martin
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-10-04) 4 October 1994 (age 29)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Hamilton Academical
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013 Hamilton Academical 1 (0)
2013–2014 Partick Thistle 0 (0)
2014K.V. Turnhout (loan)
2014–2015 East Kilbride
2015–2016 Preston Athletic
2016–XXXX Fauldhouse United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:31, 3 February 2014 (UTC)

James Martin (born 4 October 1994) [1] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Fauldhouse United. Martin previously played for Hamilton Academical, K.V. Turnhout and Partick Thistle.

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Career

Hamilton

In July 2011, whilst a member of the Hamilton's under 17 squad, he signed a professional contract with the club. [2] On 17 January 2012, whilst still a member of the under 19 squad, [3] Martin made his first team debut as a substitute in a 1–0 defeat to St Mirren in the Scottish Cup. [4] He went on to make his first league appearance for Hamilton on 10 March, playing from the start in a 2–0 defeat to Ross County. [5] On 13 March 2012, he signed a new contract, extending his stay with the club until 2014. [6] On 29 May 2013 Martin's contract was cancelled by mutual consent. [7]

Partick Thistle

On 23 July 2013, Martin signed for Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle. [8] He was given the squad number 35. [9]

K.V. Turnhout

On 31 January 2014, Martin signed for K.V. Turnhout on loan until the end of the 2013–14 season. [10]

Career statistics

As of 23 July 2013 [11] [12]
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hamilton Academical 2011–12 1010000020
2012–13 0000000020
Partick Thistle 2013–14 0000000000
Career total1010000020

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References

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  2. Andrew McGilvray (7 July 2011). "Reid to step up hunt for striker". Hamilton Advertiser. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  3. "Five goal thriller as Accies take the spoils". Youth Football Scotland. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  4. "Hamilton Accies 0-1 St Mirren". BBC Sport. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  5. "Hamilton Academical 0 - 2 Ross County". Scottish Football League. 10 March 2012. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  6. "Finnie and Martin Agree". Hamilton Academical F.C. 13 March 2012. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  7. "Player Released". Hamilton Academical F.C. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 1 June 2013.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. "Further Addition To Under 20 Squad". ptfc.co.uk. Partick Thistle F.C. 23 July 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
  9. "Squad Numbers for Season 2013/2014". ptfc.co.uk. Partick Thistle F.C. 24 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  10. "Transfer Deadline Day: Moncur & Buaben join Partick Thistle". BBC Sport. 31 January 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  11. James Martin at Soccerbase
  12. James Martin at Soccerway