 Martin steps up from Ryman D1 South to the Championship |
Winger Dave Martin has spoken of his excitement about becoming a professional footballer after leaving Dartford for Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old left the Ryman Division One South side to join Championship outfit Palace on Tuesday.
"It is going to be a massive step up for me because I'll be playing against professional footballers," Martin told BBC Radio Kent.
"It'll be a good test to see what I can actually do in the Championship."
Martin worked as a scaffolder during his two years with Dartford - and found it emotional leaving the Kent club.
"It was hard for me on Saturday saying goodbye to the fans and the club, obviously they didn't know I was going but I knew and it was horrible not being able to say anything," added Martin.
"I has been brilliant at Dartford, manager Tony Burman has taken me a long way.
"He promised me that by the end of the season he'd get me up there and now it's actually happened it's been really good."
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