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Goalkeeper Martin returns to West Ham as coach

David Martin is named West Ham's head of academy goalkeeping.

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Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 4:05 PM

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David Martin has returned to West Ham to lead the academy and under-21s goalkeeper coaching department.
The 40-year-old arrives from Chelsea, having also coached at Southend United and Ipswich Town.
Martin made five Premier League appearances for West Ham, famously keeping a debut clean sheet against Chelsea.

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Former West Ham United goalkeeper David Martin has returned to the club to take charge of their academy and under-21s goalkeeper coaching department. The 40-year-old coach moves to the London Stadium club after holding previous coaching roles at Chelsea, Ipswich Town, and Southend United.

Martin, the son of former West Ham defender Alvin Martin, previously made five Premier League appearances for the club, including a clean sheet on his debut against Chelsea in November 2019. Across a 21-year playing career, he featured in more than 400 senior appearances, including over 300 games for MK Dons.

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