Despite intending to play only 10 games to keep fit during the English close season, Martin is now preparing for his fifth campaign. The 23-year-old has lifted the Icelandic championship and the national cup competition with KR in Reykjavik, and last year was named the best foreign player in the league. He hopes his debut in the Champions League qualifying rounds this summer will enable him to prove to his doubters in England that he has matured both on and off the pitch.