Josh Martin har skrevet under på en tomåneders kontrakt med Pompey.
NYHETER: 22-åringen har trent med Pompey flere uker etter at han i sommer ble frigitt av Norwich City. Som et resultat av Pompeys mange skader, har John Mousinho nå bestemt seg for å skrive en tomåneders kontrakt med vingen Josh Martin.
Martin gikk gradene i Arsenals akademi, før han som 17-åring gikk til Norwich City. Han debuterte for dem i Premier League som 18-åring, og spilte totalt fem Premier League-kamper (1 mål) for klubben.
Han ble frigitt av Norwich i sommer etter totalt 16 kamper der. Han hadde også låneopphold i MK Dons, Doncaster og Barnsley i løpet av sin tid på Carrow Road. I sommer ble han frigitt og han har nå i flere uker trent med Pompey. Med blant annet Anthony Scully ute med skade, ble den 22 år gamle vingen Josh Martin altså signert på en korttidskontrakt.
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Hovedtrener John Mousinhos kommentarer
«He’s done really well during his time with us and we know what qualities he can bring. We’ve had such a strong squad in that time, but circumstances have obviously changed with the injury to Tino Anjorin and we felt this was the right thing to do.
Josh is an excellent player and actually had a couple of other options, but we’re delighted that he’s chosen to sign with us. He’s pretty good with both feet and likes to drift inside, while he can also finish, so there’s plenty of excitement he can bring.
Josh has got a lot of technical ability and has played in both the Premier League and Championship – we know we’ve got a good player on our hands if we can get him going again.”
Josh Martins kommentarer
«It feels brilliant. I’ve been here training for a little while and have really integrated with all the lads. I felt part of the team straight away and so it’s great to get the deal over the line. It’s already like home.
This is a great club and so when the opportunity came to initially train, I wanted to take it with both hands. It’s so easy to feel comfortable here and I have been able to help the lads in training to keep pushing them.
I knew a couple of them already, like Abu from Norwich, but it now feels as though I’ve known all of them for a while. The lads have been brilliant in the league to remain unbeaten and are a joy to watch, so I can’t wait to be a part of that.
My hope is to help the team push on even further and towards promotion. I’m looking forward to putting on a shirt and contributing with goals and assists. The manager wants us to play good football and express ourselves – it’s easier when he knows what he wants and says it straight.”
