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David Kirker Martin (1 February 1914 – 10 January 1991), known as Boy Martin or Davy Boy Martin, was a Northern Irish professional football centre forward, best remembered for his spells in the Football League with Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Notts County.[1][2][3][4] He was capped by Ireland at full and amateur level.[2] After retiring from football, Martin coached at Ballymena United and Carrick Rangers.[2]

In September 1933, Martin scored both of goals as Ireland defeated Scotland 2–1 in a full British Home Championship international.[5] Two weeks later he got another brace, this time for the Irish League XI in Belfast when they won 3–0 over the Scottish Football League XI.[6]

Personal life

Martin served as a drummer boy in the Royal Ulster Rifles, where he acquired his nickname, "Boy".[2] He re-enlisted in the British Army early in the Second World War and was wounded in Normandy in 1944.[2]

Honours

Belfast Celtic

See also

References

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  5. Scotland - International Matches 1931-1939, RSSSF
  6. Sat 30 Sep 1933 Irish League 3 SFL 0, London Hearts Supporters Club