55 Facts About Martyn Lancaster

Martyn Lancaster signed for Chester City in 1997 after a successful trial with the club, and played in the Football League and later the Football Conference.

Martyn Lancaster impressed in his season with Wilmington and moved up a division to sign for the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2007.

Martyn Lancaster had two successful seasons with Atlanta, including being runner-up in the USL First Division in his debut season, but the club went on hiatus in late 2008 so he was forced to move on.

Martyn Lancaster moved back to the United Kingdom in early 2009 to join Scottish First Division club Queen of the South.

Martyn Lancaster spent six months with Queens before being released at the end of the season.

Martyn Lancaster signed for Swedish club Ljungskile in the summer of 2009, and despite winning the DM Cup, his tenure was short with the Superettan side.

In 2010, Martyn Lancaster moved back to the United States, signing for Miami FC who later change their name to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 2011.

Martyn Lancaster spent two years with Fort Lauderdale, being runner-up in Soccer Bowl 2011, in what were his final appearances for the club.

Martyn Lancaster returned to the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2012, who were now competing in the North American Soccer League.

Martyn Lancaster was a key player in his second spell with Atlanta, becoming club captain, and leading the club to Soccer Bowl 2013 despite not playing in the championship game itself.

Martyn Lancaster lived in Haydock and attended Haydock High School.

Martyn Lancaster grew up supporting Manchester United and was a keen admirer of centre-backs Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister, describing them as "a rock at the back".

Martyn Lancaster was impressed by the play of Eric Cantona and described him as "a real special player for United".

Martyn Lancaster joined Chester City after initially writing to the club asking for a trial.

Martyn Lancaster played his way through the Youth Training Scheme before earning a place in the first team in late 1998.

On 14 November 1998, Martyn Lancaster made his debut for Chester in the defeat against Cardiff City, he replaced Jonathan Cross in the 65th minute of the FA Cup first round tie at Ninian Park.

Martyn Lancaster was sent off twice in the space of four days in August 1999, the first in the win against Port Vale in the League Cup first round, and the second in the league defeat at Rotherham United.

Martyn Lancaster received a three match ban as a result.

Chester made it to the third round of the FA Cup; Martyn Lancaster featured in all the games including the qualifying round against Easington Colliery, the defeats of league clubs Plymouth Argyle and Oxford United in rounds one and two respectively, and finally the loss at Premier League side Blackburn Rovers.

In June 2002, Martyn Lancaster was reinstated by the club and reported back for pre-season training.

Martyn Lancaster had apologised for his wrongdoings the previous season, and after talks with the board, it was decided that he would be given another chance at the club with the understanding he would be on his last warning.

Martyn Lancaster made his final appearance for Chester in the defeat to Worksop Town in January 2003.

Martyn Lancaster played the full 90 minutes as Chester were eliminated from the FA Trophy in the third round.

In January 2003, Martyn Lancaster signed for Conference club Leigh RMI.

Martyn Lancaster ended his first season at Leigh with 13 league appearances and one goal as RMI avoided relegation.

Martyn Lancaster finished the season with 33 league appearances and one goal as Leigh finished 21st in the table.

Martyn Lancaster was released in May 2004; RMI manager Phil Starbuck stating he was looking to rebuild the club with new players for the following season.

Martyn Lancaster signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Leek Town in August 2004.

Martyn Lancaster signed for Conference National club Northwich Victoria in September 2004, he joined the club when they were winless in the league and had just entered administration.

Martyn Lancaster joined Conference North club Worksop Town at the end of October 2004.

Martyn Lancaster signed for fellow Conference North club Stalybridge Celtic on 5 November 2004.

Martyn Lancaster made his debut the following day when he played the full 90 minutes as Celtic beat Harrogate Town in the FA Trophy first round.

Martyn Lancaster signed for another Conference North club in November 2004 when he joined Southport.

Martyn Lancaster made his debut on 22 January 2005 when he replaced Jimmy Williams in the win against promotion rivals Kettering Town.

Martyn Lancaster signed for his fourth Conference North club of the season when he joined Ashton United in February 2005.

Martyn Lancaster was then put in touch with David Irving, who was head coach USL Second Division club Wilmington Hammerheads and a fellow Englishman, and he offered a Lancaster a trial.

Martyn Lancaster signed for USL First Division club the Atlanta Silverbacks for the 2007 season, he signed a three-year deal with the club.

Martyn Lancaster played in every league game after his debut as Atlanta finished in fourth place in the league meaning they qualified for the playoffs.

Martyn Lancaster featured for Atlanta as they beat the Rochester Raging Rhinos and the Portland Timbers to secure their first ever championship appearance.

Martyn Lancaster started the opening game of the 2008 season, and played 90 minutes in the draw with the Carolina RailHawks before being replaced by Tate Parrish in stoppage time.

In January 2009, Martyn Lancaster signed for Scottish First Division club Queen of the South.

Martyn Lancaster signed for Swedish Superettan club Ljungskile in July 2009.

Martyn Lancaster made his debut in the draw with the Rochester Rhinos on the opening weekend of the season.

Martyn Lancaster played 21 times throughout the season as Miami finished fourth place in the NASL Conference, however they missed out on the playoffs by four points.

Martyn Lancaster signed on for another year at Fort Lauderdale in early 2011.

Martyn Lancaster led the team in minutes played and would be fourth in league overall.

Martyn Lancaster re-signed with former club Atlanta Silverbacks in December 2011.

Martyn Lancaster made the decision to sign after Alex Pineda Chacon was announced as the Atlanta's new head coach, and Pineda Chacon was someone who impressed Lancaster during his first stint with the club when he was assistant coach.

Martyn Lancaster started the opening game of the 2013 season; he played the whole game in the win against his former club the Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Martyn Lancaster played 12 times during the Fall season but he was injured in the final league game of the season against the New York Cosmos, meaning he would start Soccer Bowl as substitute, and subsequently wouldn't feature in the defeat against the Cosmos.

Martyn Lancaster was called up to the England C national side in November 2002.

Martyn Lancaster is a US National A and B licensed coach, and has UEFA B and C licences.

Martyn Lancaster's aim was to bring a quality soccer program to the youth in his community.

Martyn Lancaster is the president and director of coaching at the club.

Martyn Lancaster married Mysti Morris, a tennis instructor, after the two met whilst coaching at the same high school in 2005.