Con Martin Sports manager

Cornelius Joseph Martin (20 March 1923 – 24 February 2013), commonly referred to as Con Martin, was an Irish footballer. Martin initially played Gaelic football with Dublin before switching codes and embarking on a successful soccer career, playing for, among others, Drumcondra, Glentoran, Leeds United and Aston Villa. Martin was also a dual international and played and captained both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1949 he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2–0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home.Martin, nicknamed Mr. Versatility,played in nearly every position during his soccer career. Although he played mainly as a centre-half, the ball-handling skills he developed playing Gaelic football also made him a very useful goalkeeper. He actually made his international debut with the FAI XI as a goalkeeper and despite turning down the chance to sign for Manchester United as a goalkeeper, he later played nearly a whole season in goal for Aston Villa.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 20, 1923
Birth place	Republic of Ireland , Rush Dublin
Date of death	February 24, 2013

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Football manager

club	Shelbourne F.C. Cork Hibernians F.C. Dundalk F.C.
position	Goalkeeper (association football)
teams	Glentoran F.C. Aston Villa F.C. Drumcondra F.C. Dublin GAA Ireland national football team (1882–1950) Republic of Ireland national football team Leeds United A.F.C. League of Ireland XI Dundalk F.C. Waterford United F.C.