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Biography
Martin Scott (born 7 January 1968) is a retired English football player and coach. Scott made over 350 Football League appearances as a left back during the 1980s and 1990s.
Playing career
Scott had a distinguished playing career at Rotherham United, Bristol City and Sunderland before injury forced him to retire from playing.
Coaching career
Hartlepool United
He went on to become youth team manager at Hartlepool United. He led the team to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, losing to Manchester United. Later, he had an eight-month spell as manager of the first team, he left the club after an alarming slide down the table, his side would be eventually relegated. He also enjoyed a spell as assistant manager at League Two side Bury. He is holder of a UEFA Pro Licence.
Middlesbrough
Scott joined Middlesbrough as an under-18 coach in July 2007, before being promoted to reserve team coach a year later.
Scott had his contract terminated on 3 May 2010, along with goalkeeping coach Stephen Pears and first team coach Colin Cooper.
Barnsley
When Barnsley sacked manager Keith Hill on 29 December 2012, following a defeat by Blackburn Rovers Scott was asked to help out caretaker manager David Flitcroft. The arrangement came about after Scott texted to his friend to express his condolences over the managerial dismissal. Former Fleetwood Town manager Mickey Mellon also came in to help Flitcroft in similar circumstances.
On 13 January 2013, the day after Barnsley won 2-0 at home to Leeds United, Flitcroft was named permanent manager with Mellon as his assistant and Scott as first-team coach.