Goalkeeper Martin returns to West Ham as coach

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Former West Ham United goalkeeper David Martin has returned to the Championship club to head-up their academy and under-21s goalkeeper coaching department.

The 40-year-old, who is the son of former Hammers defender Alvin Martin, has held previous coaching roles at Southend United, Ipswich Town and Chelsea from where he moves to the London Stadium.

Martin made five Premier League appearances for West Ham, including keeping a clean sheet on his debut against Chelsea in November 2019.

He started his career with AFC Wimbledon but is best known for a seven-year spell at MK Dons where he featured in more than 300 games in all competitions.