More on John Martin

I didn't really cover the John Martin story last week and as things are a bit quiet, I thought I'd give you some more info on him. As you'll know already, Michael Renwick has brought him in as his assistant manager and goalkeeping coach. He comes from Cowden too.


John was an absolute legend with Airdrie, spending 19 years at Broomfield. He played in a couple of Cup finals and was 'Mr Airdrie' from 1980 onward. He was famed for swinging on cross bars - something referees didn't like, but it sent the Airdrie fans wild. His only time away from Airdrie in 19 years was a short loan spell at Albion Rovers in 1997. He left to go to Cowdenbeath in 2000, where helped them achieve promotion to the Second Division. He then had a spell in Junior football before a return to Central Park to take up the position of goalkeeping coach.

He also appeared in the film "A Shot to Glory", which was a Scottish production filmed at grounds in and around Glasgow. It also starred Robert Duvall and Ali McCoist.


Michael Renwick really couldn't ask for someone with more experience - hopefully John will enjoy a successful time at Shielfield.