{"id":581141,"date":"2021-01-29T15:02:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T20:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=581141"},"modified":"2021-01-29T15:02:27","modified_gmt":"2021-01-29T20:02:27","slug":"defender-joe-martin-returns-stevenage-on-a-free-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/01\/29\/defender-joe-martin-returns-stevenage-on-a-free-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Defender Joe Martin Returns to Stevenage on a Free Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Defender Joe Martin<\/a> has returned to\u00a0Stevenage<\/a> on a free transfer from Northampton Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Martin arrives for a second spell and reunites with Stevenage manager Alex Revell. The two were team-mates during Martin\u2019s first spell with the club.<\/p>\n

The experienced defender arrives as Stevenage\u2019s fifth signing as Revell looks to strengthen his squad.<\/p>\n

Joe Martin Re-Joins Stevenage on a Free Transfer from Northampton Town<\/h2>\n

50 Appearances in His First Spell<\/h3>\n

The full-back returns to help Stevenage avoid relegation. Alex Revell\u2019s side are only outside the relegation zone on goal difference, although they have played two games fewer than Grimsby Town and Southend United.<\/p>\n

Revell will be hoping Martin\u2019s experience can help Stevenage avoid relegation. Martin has played for several clubs in his career including Blackpool, Gillingham, Millwall and most recently Northampton Town. His spell with the Cobblers was hugely successful, as he helped Keith Curle\u2019s side secure promotion to League One.<\/p>\n

However, his appearances this season have been limited, with Martin making just six in League One. His minutes total to just 411, which is not what he wants at this stage of his career.<\/p>\n

He returns to a club he knows well. Martin was a key player during his first spell with Stevenage between 2017 and 2019, making over 50 appearances for the club.<\/p>\n

Martin is available to make his debut in Stevenage\u2019s crucial clash with Grimsby Town<\/a> tomorrow in what is a must win for both sides in a tight relegation battle.<\/p>\n

Alex Revell Pleased to Bring in His Former Team-mate<\/h3>\n

Speaking to the Stevenage website<\/a> about his new signing, Revell said: \u201cI am delighted to bring Joe back to the Club.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis experience, quality and set-piece prowess will help make him an extremely valuable addition to the squad.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to his technical strengths, during the brief time I played with Joe, it was obvious what a positive influence he was on the rest of the squad, and what a superb professional he is.\u201d<\/p>\n

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