Martin Hinshelwood
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Martin Hinshelwood is an English
former professional footballer
and football club coach and manager. He is currently Director of Football at Brighton & Hove Albion
.
Hinshelwood was born in Reading
, but grew up in Croydon
, and in 1969, (along with his brother Paul
) played in the final of the London FA Schools Cup, watched by then Crystal Palace
manager Arthur Rowe
. Rowe was impressed, and the brothers were invited for trials with the club. Both performed well, and were taken on as apprentices.
Martin played in the centre of midfield, and quickly fought his way into the team, while his brother initially languished in the lower eschelons of the club.
Martin was part of the team that reached the Semi-final of the 1976 FA Cup
, and played in the giant-killings of Leeds United
, Chelsea
, and of Sunderland
(all away from home). In the Semi-final game, Third Division
Palace were drawn against Second Division
Southampton
. Despite the Saints being a tier above the Eagles, Palace were cast as favourites. Martin would miss the game through injury, and some see this as the reason that Southampton beat Palace by two goals to nil.
That injury proved to dominate Martin's career, and it would eventually lead to him retiring from the game, in late 1977.
He went into management in later years at Palace's arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion
. He originally began as the Youth Coach, but when Micky Adams
departed following promotion, he was appointed caretaker manager
, along with Bob Booker. Ex-Palace teammate Peter Taylor
succeeded Adams, and guided Albion to another successive promotion. He too then left the manager's post, and this time Martin stepped up to the position on a full-time basis. Brighton were now in Division One, and Martin seemed to have a tough season ahead. However, after losing an amazing twelve games on the bounce, Martin was moved to Director of Football, and Steve Coppell
came in as manager. Albion were relegated, though Coppell nearly achieved the impossible in keeping the club up. With the departure of Albion manager Russell Slade
in November 2009, Martin Hinshelwood was again appointed caretaker manager.
Martin's family also have a strong footballing background. His father Wally
was a professional footballer in the 1950s, most notably at Reading
and Bristol City
. His brother Paul had a long career at Crystal Palace and also represented the England under-21
team. Martin's son Danny
had a brief professional career, and his nephews (Paul's sons) Adam
and Paul are professionals at Brighton and Torquay respectively.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
and football club coach and manager. He is currently Director of Football at Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
.
Hinshelwood was born in Reading
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
, but grew up in Croydon
Croydon
Croydon is a town in South London, England, located within the London Borough of Croydon to which it gives its name. It is situated south of Charing Cross...
, and in 1969, (along with his brother Paul
Paul Hinshelwood (footballer born 1956)
Paul Hinshelwood is a retired English footballer.Paul grew up in Croydon, and in 1969, Paul played in the final of the London FA Schools Cup, watched by Crystal Palace manager Arthur Rowe. Rowe was impressed, and the brothers were invited for trials with the club...
) played in the final of the London FA Schools Cup, watched by then Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
manager Arthur Rowe
Arthur Rowe
Arthur Sydney Rowe was the first manager to lead Tottenham Hotspur football club to the First Division Championship title in 1951...
. Rowe was impressed, and the brothers were invited for trials with the club. Both performed well, and were taken on as apprentices.
Martin played in the centre of midfield, and quickly fought his way into the team, while his brother initially languished in the lower eschelons of the club.
Martin was part of the team that reached the Semi-final of the 1976 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, and played in the giant-killings of Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
, Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, and of Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
(all away from home). In the Semi-final game, Third Division
Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3 tier of English Football from 1920 until 1992 when after the formation of the Football Association Premier League saw the league renamed The Football League Division Two...
Palace were drawn against Second Division
Football League Second Division
From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams...
Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. Despite the Saints being a tier above the Eagles, Palace were cast as favourites. Martin would miss the game through injury, and some see this as the reason that Southampton beat Palace by two goals to nil.
That injury proved to dominate Martin's career, and it would eventually lead to him retiring from the game, in late 1977.
He went into management in later years at Palace's arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. He originally began as the Youth Coach, but when Micky Adams
Micky Adams
Michael Richard "Micky" Adams is an English former professional footballer turned football manager who is in charge of League Two side Port Vale. As a player he was a full back, and made a total of 438 league appearances in a nineteen year professional career in the Football League, including five...
departed following promotion, he was appointed caretaker manager
Caretaker manager
In association football, a caretaker manager is someone who takes temporary charge of the management of a football club, usually when the regular manager is dismissed or leaves for a different club. However, a caretaker may also be appointed if the regular manager is ill or unable to attend to his...
, along with Bob Booker. Ex-Palace teammate Peter Taylor
Peter John Taylor
Peter John Taylor is an English football manager and former player and current head coach of the Bahrain national football team...
succeeded Adams, and guided Albion to another successive promotion. He too then left the manager's post, and this time Martin stepped up to the position on a full-time basis. Brighton were now in Division One, and Martin seemed to have a tough season ahead. However, after losing an amazing twelve games on the bounce, Martin was moved to Director of Football, and Steve Coppell
Steve Coppell
Stephen James "Steve" Coppell is an English former footballer and manager, currently without a club.As a player, he was a highly regarded right winger known for his speed and work rate. He won domestic honours with Manchester United and represented England at the World Cup...
came in as manager. Albion were relegated, though Coppell nearly achieved the impossible in keeping the club up. With the departure of Albion manager Russell Slade
Russell Slade
Russell Slade is an English football manager currently in charge of League One side Leyton Orient.-Notts County:Slade was assistant manager to Mick Walker at Notts County, and took over as caretaker manager when Walker was sacked in September 1994. When County appointed Howard Kendall as manager...
in November 2009, Martin Hinshelwood was again appointed caretaker manager.
Martin's family also have a strong footballing background. His father Wally
Wally Hinshelwood
Walter "Wally" Hinshelwood is an English former footballer who was active in the 1950s. His position on the pitch was outside-right. Hinshelwood began his career at Fulham, where he received little playing time...
was a professional footballer in the 1950s, most notably at Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
and Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
. His brother Paul had a long career at Crystal Palace and also represented the England under-21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
team. Martin's son Danny
Danny Hinshelwood
Danny Hinshelwood is an English former professional footballer. He is currently manager of non-league side Selsey....
had a brief professional career, and his nephews (Paul's sons) Adam
Adam Hinshelwood
Adam Hinshelwood is a retired English footballer who last played for Wycombe Wanderers. He is the son of ex-England under-21 and Crystal Palace footballer Paul Hinshelwood. His grandfather Wally Hinshelwood was also a professional footballer.- Brighton & Hove Albion :Hinshelwood was born in Oxford...
and Paul are professionals at Brighton and Torquay respectively.