Martin Riley (footballer)

Martin James Riley (born 5 December 1986) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Hereford.

Martin Riley
Riley playing for Mansfield Town in 2013
Personal information
Full name Martin James Riley[1]
Date of birth (1986-12-05) 5 December 1986
Place of birth Wolverhampton, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Playing position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Hereford
Youth career
2002–2005 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2008 Shrewsbury Town 0 (0)
2008–2010 Kidderminster Harriers 68 (4)
2010–2011 Cheltenham Town 26 (0)
2011–2012 Mansfield Town 28 (1)
2012–2013 Wrexham 34 (0)
2013–2015 Mansfield Town 64 (1)
2015–2016 Tranmere Rovers 16 (0)
2016–2017 Wrexham 30 (0)
2017–2018 Halifax Town 3 (0)
2018–2019 Alfreton Town 24 (0)
2019– Hereford 3 (0)
National team
2009 England C 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:47, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

Career

Early career

Riley began his career at the age of thirteen with his home-town club Wolverhampton Wanderers.[2] In March 2005, he signed a professional contract with the club but was released in December 2007 without making a single first-team appearance.[3] He had a short spell with Shrewsbury Town in 2008, but once again didn't feature in the first team.[4]

Kidderminster Harriers

He joined Kidderminster Harriers in the Conference National division in the summer of 2008 where he spent two seasons, he often linked up with fellow centre back Mark Creighton with whom nothing was won trophy wise at Aggborough.

Cheltenham Town

Riley was signed by Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2010.[5] He made his debut for the club on 7 August against Gillingham.[6] On 9 May 2011, Riley was released from Cheltenham after his contract expired.

Mansfield Town

However, on 14 July 2011 Riley signed for Mansfield Town.[7] Riley played 33 times for Mansfield Town scoring once, he also played in the Conference Play-off semi-finals against York City which they lost 2–1 on aggregate.

Wrexham

On 16 July 2012 he signed for Wrexham.[8] This was after Wrexham sold star striker Jake Speight went the opposite way to Mansfield. At The Racecourse Ground Riley would be reunited with former defensive partner from his Aggborough days Mark Creighton, although after just 3 games Creighton suffered a season-ending injury. Riley made his debut in a Conference National game against Woking, Wrexham won 3–1. In March 2013 Riley won his first honour by winning the FA Trophy with Wrexham, beating Grimsby Town on penalties at Wembley.

Return to Mansfield

On 3 June 2013, Riley left Wrexham, returning to former club Mansfield Town on a free transfer.[9] He was released by Mansfield at the end of the 2014–15 season.[10]

Tranmere Rovers

Following his release from Mansfield Town, Riley signed with Tranmere Rovers on 10 June 2015, joining them on 1 July 2015.[11]

Return to Wrexham

On 25 May 2016, Riley returned to Wrexham from Tramere.[12] He played 30 games in the 2016–17 season, and was named Wrexham A.F.C. Player Of The Year, however despite this he was released at the end of the season.[13]

Halifax Town

On 24 May 2016, Riley signed a one-year deal at Halifax Town, becoming their first signing since winning promotion to the National League.[14]

Alfreton Town

In July 2018, Riley joined National League North side Alfreton Town on a one-year deal.[15]

Hereford

On 30 May 2019, he joined Hereford FC.[16]

Career statistics
As of match played 25 November 2017 [17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kidderminster Harriers 2008–09 Conference Premier 26330—1[lower-alpha 1]0303
2009–10 43100—00431
Kidderminster total 694300010734
Cheltenham Town 2010–11 League Two 260201000290
Mansfield Town 2011–12 Conference Premier 28120—2[lower-alpha 2]0321
Wrexham 2012–13 Conference Premier 34000—10[lower-alpha 3]0440
Mansfield Town 2013–14 League Two 31120001[lower-alpha 4]0341
2014–15 33030101[lower-alpha 4]0380
Mansfield total 641501020721
Tranmere Rovers 2015–16 National League 16020—00180
Wrexham 2016–17 National League 30010—1[lower-alpha 1]0320
Halifax Town 2017–18 National League 2000—0020
Career total 2696150201603026
  1. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  2. Appearances in the Conference Premier play-offs
  3. Seven appearances in the FA Trophy and three in the Conference Premier play-offs
  4. Appearances in the Football League Trophy

Career honours

Wrexham

References
  1. "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2010 and 31/07/2010" (PDF). TheFA. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  2. "Cheltenham profile". Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  3. "Riley Contract Terminated". 3 December 2007. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  4. "Five go as Shrews start clear-out". BBC Sport. 29 April 2008. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
  5. "Harriers' defender Martin Riley paid his own fee to join Cheltenham Town FC". This is Gloucestershire. 20 July 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  6. "Gillingham 1–1 Cheltenham". BBC Sport. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  7. "Mansfield Town sign former Cheltenham Town defender Martin Riley". chad.co.uk. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  8. Currie, Mark (17 July 2012). "Wrexham FC sign defender Martin Riley". Daily Post Wales. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2012.
  9. "Riley becomes fifth summer signing". Mansfield Town Official Website. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
  10. "Retained list confirmed". Mansfield Town. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  11. "Tranmere sign Mansfield defender". Liverpool Echo. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  12. "Martin Riley: Defender Wrexham from Tranmere for second spell with club". BBC Sport. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  13. "Player of the Year Martin Riley among nine Wrexham players released". Non League Paper. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  14. "Martin Riley: Halifax sign defender on one-year deal following release by Wrexham". BBC Sport. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
  15. "Player Profiles 2018/19 - Martin Riley". Alfreton Town F.C. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  16. Bulls Add Experienced Defender To Squad, herefordfc.co.uk, 30 May 2019
  17. Martin Riley at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
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