Martin Bavidge Explained

Martin Bavidge
Fullname:Martin Bavidge
Birth Date:30 April 1980
Birth Place:Aberdeen, Scotland
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:–1998
Youthclubs1:Forres Mechanics
Years1:1998–2002
Clubs1:Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Caps1:96
Goals1:16
Years2:2002–2003
Clubs2:Forfar Athletic
Caps2:36
Goals2:15
Years3:2003–2013
Clubs3:Peterhead
Caps3:298
Goals3:98
Years4:2013–2017
Clubs4:Inverurie Loco Works
Club-Update:27 August 2017

Martin Bavidge (born 30 April 1980) is a Scottish retired professional footballer. He played as a forward.

Bavidge started his career with Forres Mechanics in the Highland Football League before going on to play for Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Forfar Athletic, Peterhead and Inverurie Loco Works.

Bavidge has worked in the oil industry since 2003.[1] He missed a Scottish Cup replay against Raith Rovers in December 2009, due to having to travel to Texas to satisfy work commitments. Raith won the game 4–1.

On Tuesday 18 September 2012, Peterhead played at home to Aberdeen in a testimonial match for Bavidge to celebrate ten years of good service to the Balmoor side. The Dons won the game 4–0.

Martin is the father of professional footballer Alfie Bavidge; his own father Mitch also played at a high level, mainly in the Highland League.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Peterhead plot promotion.
  2. News: Britton . Ruaraidh . 5 December 2022 . Aberdeen youngster Alfie Bavidge on influence of family as scoring run continues . 21 June 2023 . AberdeenLive.