Martin O'Connor (footballer)

Martin John O'Connor (born 10 December 1967) is a football coach and former professional player.

He joined Southern League Premier Division club Bromsgrove Rovers in his early 20s, and played his part in their winning the 1991–92 title.

Instead, he made his Football League debut at the age of 25 during the first of three spells at Walsall, joining on loan in March 1993 before signing permanently the following year.

[10] After Dean Keates was sacked as Walsall manager in April 2019 with the team in the relegation places, O'Connor was appointed for the remaining five matches of the season.

[11] Despite overseeing a stunning 3–0 victory against Peterborough United on 27 April 2019[12] taking the fight for survival to the last game of the season, O'Connor ultimately could not stop the Saddlers' relegation to League Two.