Martin Gleeson (rugby league)

Martin Gleeson
Personal information
Full nameMartin Gleeson
Born (1980-05-25) 25 May 1980
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 13 lb (95 kg)
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1999 Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
1999–01 Huddersfield Giants 60 18 0 0 72
2002–04 St Helens 69 31 0 0 124
2005–09 Warrington Wolves 117 48 0 0 192
2009–11 Wigan Warriors 54 22 0 0 88
2011 Hull F.C. 7 5 0 0 20
2013–14 Salford City Reds 30 4 0 0 16
Total 338 128 0 0 512
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2002–07 Great Britain 20 3 0 0 12
2008 England 6 8 0 0 32
2002–03 Lancashire 2 0 0 0 0
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RelativesMark Gleeson (brother)
Sean Gleeson (cousin)

Martin Gleeson (born 25 May 1980) is an English rugby league coach and former professional player. He represented both Great Britain and England internationally as a centre. His clubs as a player include the Huddersfield Giants, St Helens, the Warrington Wolves, the Wigan Warriors, Hull F.C. and the Salford City Reds. His honours include winning the Super League in 2002 and 2010 and the Challenge Cup in 2004.

Gleeson was banned for three years (with half being suspended) in 2011 for failing a drugs test. His ban expired on 12 November 2012.