Promising young striker Martin graduated through the City schoolboy and Academy ranks to make his senior debut as a substitute in April 2005. Two first-team starts against Leeds and Coventry followed in 2005/06 for a player who boasts a prolific scoring record at both Academy and reserve team levels. A quick and decisive striker who wears his heart on his sleeve, Martin grabbed 11 goals in just 14 appearances for City's under-18 and averaged a goal every other game for the reserves. He also captained the Potters to victory over Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup in 2004, netting the only goal in a superb 1-0 win. |
