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:''Not to be confused with the rugby league footballer of the 1970s for England and Warrington, Thomas "Tommy" Martyn'' :''For other persons named Thomas Martin or Martyn, see Thomas Martin'' Tommy Martyn (born 4 June 1971 in Leigh, Lancashire) is an English former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. Martyn's usual position was as at stand-off. Tommy Martyn played for St Helens in the Championship and, subsequently, Super League. He also played for Oldham and Leigh. Martyn was known for his very good passing ability and vision. He was able to enjoy a successful rugby career despite undergoing two knee reconstructions. ==Playing career== The son of the rugby league footballer Tommy Martyn Sr, and the nephew of the Leigh and Great Britain rugby league footballer Mick Martyn, Martyn played for St Helens from the interchange bench in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final victory over Bradford. Tommy Martyn, Jr. teamed up with Bobbie Goulding in the halves for the 1997 Challenge Cup final at Wembley. His two tries and try-saving ankle-tap on Danny Peacock helped St. Helens to victory and earned him the Lance Todd Trophy as man-of-the-match.〔 〕 Martyn played for St Helens at scrum half back in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford. Having won the 1999 Super League Grand Final, St Helens contested in the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers Melbourne, with Martyn playing at stand-off half back in the loss. He also played for St Helens at stand-off half back in their 2000 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan. In 2000, Martyn's abilities were rewarded when he was selected to represent Ireland in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. As Super League V champions, St Helens played against 2000 NRL Premiers, Brisbane in the 2001 World Club Challenge. Martyn played at stand-off half back in Saints' victory. Having won Super League VI, St Helens contested the 2003 World Club Challenge against 2002 NRL Premiers, Sydney Roosters. Martyn played at scrum half back in Saints' 38-0 loss. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tommy Martyn」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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