Sir Alex Ferguson paid £1million to sign me for Man Utd – now I’m out to cause major FA Cup upset
FORMER Manchester United ace Lee Martin was signed for £1million by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2003.
Now the midfielder is at his 17th club – Ramsgate FC – and is set to play in the most historic game of the club in the FA Cup on Saturday.
The Devon-born ace made three first-team appearances for the Red Devils after coming through their famous academy.
Legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson scouted the youngster while he was at Wimbledon and made a move to Old Trafford at 16-year-old for £1million.
In addition to the Red Devils, he had also attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Martin had an unsuccessful breakthrough into the Red Devils’ first team after several loan spells to clubs including Rangers, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United.
The 36-year-old then spent the best part of 15 years at numerous clubs including Milwall and Gillingham and most recently he signed for division eight side Ramsgate during the summer.
He has made over 500 professional appearances and scored 40 goals during his nearly two-decade professional career.
And Martin with the South East division side are set to face National League team Woking in the FA Cup First Round on Saturday.
The Kent-based team are ready to cause a major upset to the fifth-division side after an impressive start to the term.
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Ramsgate have faced only one defeat in their first six league fixtures and currently sit fifth in the table.
Meanwhile, ex-Red Devil Martin not only plays but also works at his former club Gillingham with their U14 squad.
The winger also revealed he has started his own coaching company in an interview with Ramsgate during the summer.
With his expertise and insight, Martin will be a key man in the FA Cup showdown at the Southwood Stadium on Saturday afternoon.