Martin Thomas is an English retired professional

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who played as a

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for numerous teams in

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. During his spell at

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he is remembered for scoring the goal which knocked

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out of the

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third round in January

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Thomas, Martin 1973 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Southampton F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Oxford United F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Eastleigh F.C. players Winchester City F.C. players English Football League players Place of birth missing (living people)