John Martin

John Martin has been explaining his decision to quit as Glenrothes co-manager after five years (Pic Michael Gillen)

John Martin reveals why he quit as Glenrothes FC co-manager

Glenrothes FC co-manager John Martin (Pic by Michael Gillen)

Striker injured in Glenrothes FC loss/Thornton Hibs also beaten

Reo Martin with his dad John (left) and

Bootless boxer Reo Martin still wins for Scotland against English fighter

Stuart Cargill (left) started the Glenrothes fightback by scoring a penalty (Library pic by Michael Gillen)

Boss delight at late fightback by Glenrothes FC

John Martin's team are having a fine campaign this term having only stayed up on goal difference last season (Pic by Michael Gillen)

Glenrothes FC keep fine run going with win at Dunbar

John Martin's Glenrothes FC produced a barnstorming second half last weekend (Pic by Michael Gillen)

Hairdryer treatment blasts Glens into three-goal salvo

John Martin watching Glenrothes FC's 1-1 draw at Dunipace last Saturday (Pics by Michael Gillen)

Many pluses from Denny for Glenrothes FC co-boss

John Martin wasn't happy with Glens' first half display (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC co-boss assesses 'below par' loss at Edinburgh University

John Martin was delighted to lead Glenrothes FC to a 1-0 home win over Luncarty (Library pic by Ross McQuade)

It’s super Cooper as Glenrothes FC win

John Martin was delighted with Glenrothes' 3-1 league win at Hutchison Vale

Glenrothes FC boss delighted as new tactics 'work a treat'

John Martin was "frustrated" by his troops' second half display during last weekend's defeat at Penicuik Athletic (Pic Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC 'folded like a cheap suit' in loss

Two examples of the stunning pictures in miniature (Pics: John Martin)

Kirkcaldy club's exhibition in miniature in Adam Smith's garden

John Martin was left gutted by his side's display in 6-0 loss

Boss reacts after Glenrothes FC routed 6-0 at home by Hutchison Vale

John Martin, co-boss of Glenrothes FC (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC humbled 5-1 at Hill of Beath Hawthorn

Glens' co-manager John Martin (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes in second half collapse in league opener at Haddington Athletic

Glenrothes FC co-manager John Martin is keen to build on a frustrating league campaign last time around

Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin sets his sights high
After a “frustrating” 2023-24 campaign which saw his team incur a three-point deduction for fielding an ineligible player before finishing fourth bottom of the East of Scotland League Premier Division and only avoiding relegation on goal difference, Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin is optimistic about enjoying a better league campaign this time around.
Craig Goldthorp

Camelon Juniors v Glenrothes ; 08/04/2023; Camelon, Falkirk; Fairlie Street, FK1 4NP; Falkirk Council; Scotland; (Picture: Alan Murray)

EOS First Division

John Martin

Glenrothes FC gaffer John Martin is back after double hernia operation

John Martin (right) and Kev Smith have led Glenrothes FC to Premier Division survival

Kids combine to save Glenrothes FC from relegation

Murray Davidson with the Scottish Cup trophy at Hampden Park three years ago, after a Shaun Rooney goal had given St Johnstone a 1-0 final win over Hibernian (Pic by Rob Casey/SNS Group)

St Johnstone legend out of retirement to play for Glenrothes FC

Glenrothes FC co-gaffer John Martin was deeply frustrated by Ali Ramzan's red card

Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin blasts Ali Ramzan red card

John Martin's squad was depleted for match at Haddington Athletic (Pic Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC concede seven goals in rout at Haddington Athletic

Stuart Cargill is congratulated by his Glenrothes team-mates after netting penalty against Broxburn Athletic (Pics by Ross McQuade)

Stuart Cargill stars as Glenrothes FC beat league leaders Broxburn Athletic

Stuart Cargill (centre) is a key man for Glenrothes FC (Pic Ross McQuade)

Glenrothes FC top scorer Stuart Cargill is available in short term

Fife boxing stars Reo Martin (right) and Kian Ashford with their Golden Gloves and medals after winning national titles in consecutive weekends in Motherwell

Fife fighter Reo Martin completes national double for Glenrothes Boxing Club

Stuart Cargill (left), pictured with Glenrothes FC chairman Pete McQuade, cleaned up at the club's awards night last summer, winning Player of the Year prizes in the First Team, Fans’, Players’ and Manager categories as well as the golden boot for being top goalscorer

After red card v Tynecastle, Glenrothes FC ace Stuart Cargill faces lengthy ban

Stuart Cargill (centre) netted a treble in last Saturday's 4-1 win at Kinnoull (Library pic by Ross McQuade)

Stuart Cargill treble lifts Glenrothes FC bid to avoid drop

John Martin (right) and fellow co-boss Kev Smith (left) are pictured with Jordan McKenzie, who scored a hat-trick in a friendly win last Saturday (Pic by Ross McQuade)

Crucial test in Glenrothes FC's battle to avoid relegation
In what looks a hugely important fixture for third-bottom Glenrothes FC’s East of Scotland Premier Division survival bid, they visit bottom club Kinnoull in the league this Saturday for a 2.30pm kick-off.
Craig Goldthorp

John Martin's team suffered the pain of conceding a last gasp equaliser at Jeanfield Swifts (Library pic by Alan Murray)

Glens endure late goal pain in 3-3 draw at Jeanfield Swifts

John Martin is expecting a tough game at Jeanfield Swifts (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin expecting tough test at Jeanfield Swifts

Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin was frustrated by last weekend's call-off (Library pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin frustrated by matchday call-off

John Martin hopes being docked three points earlier this season doesn't come back to haunt his side

Points hit still hurts Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin

John Martin was frustrated by Glens' narrow loss last weekend (Library pic by Alan Murray)

We deserved more says Glenrothes FC co-boss John Martin

Stuart Cargill (1st right) scored a treble in last weekend's victory over Inverkeithing (Pic Ross McQuade)

Glenrothes FC get win to stop rot

John Martin was gutted with his team's poor first half display at Sauchie Juniors (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC thumped 7-2 at Sauchie Juniors

Callum Kinnes is available for Glenrothes FC again this weekend (Pic by Ross McQuade)

Glenrothes FC welcome back duo for Sauchie match

John Martin celebrates Glenrothes goal earlier this season (Pic by Ross McQuade)

Glenrothes Juniors boss assesses opposition ahead of return to action

John Martin thinks Glens' lack of games is "bizarre" (Pic by Alan Murray)

‘Bizarre’ that Glenrothes are idle for three weeks says co-boss John Martin

John Martin's team have been hit by the hammer blow of a three-point deduction (Pic by Alan Murray)

Glenrothes FC docked three points for fielding ineligible player

Glenrothes players celebrate scoring first at Musselburgh Athletic through Ian McManus (Pic by Ross McQuade)

Glenrothes beaten 4-1 after taking lead at Musselburgh Athletic

John Martin's team deservedly won 3-1 in Saturday's tie at local rivals Thornton Hibs

Glens deservedly win cup derby match at Thornton

Glenrothes and Broxburn Athletic vying for possession on Saturday (Photo: Andrew MacPherson/Broxburn Athletic)

Glenrothes confident they can compete in East of Scotland Football League’s prem...

Reo Martin (left) and clubmate Ewan Campbell with medals won in Stirling

Reo’s a big hit but he’s ‘robbed’ of final victory

Stuart Cargill (1st right) is a key man for Glenrothes (Pic by Martin Douglas)

Boss predicts Cargill return

Scott Orrock gets acquainted with his new surroundings

YM sign midfielder Scott from Shippy

Jay Bridgeford in action for Kirkcaldy & Dysart last season (Pic by Ron Walker)

Bridge over to Glenrothes

Reece Brown has committed to Glens for another season (Pic courtesy of Glenrothes FC)

Reece stays at Glenrothes

Stuart Cargill (2nd left) pictured with (from left) Glens co-boss Kev Smith, chairman Pete McQuade and secretary Robbie Penman (Pic courtesy of Glenrothes FC)

Cargy cleans up at awards

John Martin's team will be playing in premier division next season (Picture: Alan Murray)

Injury ravaged Glens defeated

John Martin played for Glenrothes in the wake of an injury crisis (Pic by Alan Murray)

Boss plays amid injury crisis

John Martin (right) and fellow co-manager Kev Smith have led Glenrothes to promotion

Glens go up to the top league

Glenrothes co-boss John Martin watching his team see off Dunipace (Pic Alan Murray)

Glens face top of table tester

Stuart Cargill (1st right) will miss rest of season through injury (Pic Ross McQuade)

Glens lose top scorer Cargill

Glenrothes hat-trick hero Stuart Cargill (1st right) keeps eye on ball during Saturday's win (Pic Ross McQuade)

Cargill scores ‘perfect’ treble

Glenrothes beating Kinnoull 3-1 on the road on Saturday (Pic: Glenrothes FC)

Glenrothes make hosts Kinnoull pay penalty for giving away spot-kicks

Glenrothes players celebrate taking an early lead (Pics Ross McQuade)

Glens boss goes wild after late winner