James Martin (footballer, born 1998)

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James Martin
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-06-23) 23 June 1998 (age 27)
Place of birth Washington, Tyne and Wear, England
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
Whitby Town
Youth career
2015–2016 Queen of the South
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2016–2017 Hartlepool United 3 (0)
2017–2018 Dunston UTS ? (?)
2018–2020 Whitley Bay ? (?)
2020– Whitby Town 11 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:07, 15 September 2021 (UTC)

James Martin (born 23 June 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Whitby Town.

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Playing career

Martin had a one-year scholarship with Scottish Championship club Queen of the South, but had to leave the club following issues over international clearance. [1] He signed his first professional contract with Hartlepool United in May 2016, following a successful trial spell. [2] He made his senior debut as a 74th-minute substitute for Jake Carroll in a 2–1 defeat to Notts County in an EFL Trophy group match at Meadow Lane on 4 October 2016. [3]

After leaving Hartlepool, Martin signed for Dunston UTS. The following season, Martin moved to Whitley Bay.

In May 2020, Whitby Town signed Martin from Whitley Bay. [4]

Statistics

As of 25 November 2016.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague FA Cup EFL Cup OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United 2016–17 [5] League Two 3000003 [a] 060
Career total3000003060
  1. Appearance/s in the EFL Trophy.

References

  1. Kelly, Roy (28 May 2016). "Washington youngster James Martin hopes to kick-start career at Hartlepool United". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  2. "Hartlepool United: James Martin and Ben Pollock sign professional deals". BBC Sport. 24 May 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  3. "Live commentary". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  4. "THE FIRST INTERVIEW: James Martin".
  5. "Games played by James Martin in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 January 2016.