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Posh: Martin joins Norwich City - but hopes to return to London Road
Last season's Posh skipper Russell Martin completed a permanent transfer to League One promotion contenders Norwich City on Monday after spending the last two months on loan at Carrow Road, but he hopes to play at London Road next season in a Championship fixture.
Last season's Posh skipper Russell Martin completed a permanent transfer to League One promotion contenders Norwich City on Monday after spending the last two months on loan at Carrow Road, but he hopes to play at London Road next season in a Championship fixture.Martin made the move after inexplicably falling out of favour at London Road. He appeared in all 46 League One matches last season as Posh clinched a second successive promotion and played so well his manager described him as 'the most consistent right-back in League One'.
Darren Ferguson than shocked his player by not selecting him for the opening Championship fixture of the season.
It wasn't long before Martin realised his Posh days were numbered, but he's not one to bear a grudge.
Martin said: "I had a great year at Posh and nothing has happened to me since to spoil those memories.
"Winning promotion as captain and playing in every game was a fantastic experience.
"I made some great friends at the club and I will always stay in touch with them.
"I was surprised to be left out of the first match of the season, but I accepted it, got my head down and worked hard.
"I got back in the side and felt I did well, but when I was left out again I realised I might have to move on.
"It was a strange time because Darren Ferguson left the club, but I spoke to Barry Fry who told me Norwich were interested in me so I went there.
"I had one brief conversation with the new manager, but I got the impression the deal was done and the club wanted me to move.
"And to be fair the move has worked out well for everyone. I'm delighted to be at such a big club with a fantastic fan-base.
"I played for the manager Paul Lambert at Wycombe so we know each other well and we have the sort of momentum Posh had last season so it's looking good for promotion.
"But I hope Posh survive and we meet next season in the Championship. There are some good people at the club and I don't wish them any harm at all.
"Obviously there have been a few changes at Posh, but there are still plenty of good players there. It's a tough league, but I believe they can get out of trouble."
Martin, who was 24 yesterday, played 66 games for Posh following his transfer from Wycombe for a reported 50,000 in June 2008. Norwich have paid an undisclosed fee for his services.
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