1980
Drama at James P6 party when Martin claims a last minute equaliser. James immediately disallows for offside.
1978
Martin demonstrates his writing skills with his first published work in the school magazine. It receives universal acclaim and voted "much better" than David's effort.
Feeling the urge do more public speaking, Martin leaves the Police to study Law
1999
1981
Martin ends primary school playing for the 1st team at five
different sports
1995
History is made during the victorious tour to play Old Wimbledonians as one member of the squad remains sober throughout the weekend.
1992
Having graduated in Engineering, Martin has an urge to wear a uniform and joins the Police
After 16 years, 1,302 runs and 156 games for Watsonian 1st XI,
Martin retires from cricket
2002
More football success as Sureal Madrid Fish beat P.A.U. to secure the Moet et Chandon Cup
1997
2004
The Vinegar Strokes celebrate another year as the touch rugby champions of camaraderie and bonhomie
1986
Martin comes up against tough opposition for top school hairstyle
On a visit to the school, the Queen requests an audience with Martin and business partner Iain Mann
1982
Martin wins "Best Haircut" on
3rd year projects
1984
1988
Martin tries in vain to convert his Aberdeen University flatmates into Hibs fans
1987
Comfortable with his hairstyle, Martin manages to appear in every school sports team photo
1991
More football success and a rare taste of champagne as the Thrashing Buttocks win Aberdeen University 6 a-side league
1990
First silverware in Aberdeen
Martin wins the Police Fitness Award for the 2nd Year running
1993
1994
Continuing with the dressing up theme, Martin impresses the locals on a rugby tour
2011
A first cap as Martin plays for
Scotland Touch Over 40's
2012
Martin continues to entertain as Host of the Rugby Club Burns Supper
2005
Martin's fashion sense sets a trend on the tour to Fiji
2009
40th celebrations include Martin captaining the Rest of the World XI versus the Shug XI
2007
Having played 238 times for Watsonian Rugby Club over a 20 year career, Martin hangs up his boots
22 years after making his debut for Watsonian Squash Club, Martin retires and is caught sneaking off with the club championship trophy
2008
2016
Martin elected Honorary Vice-President of Watsonsian RFC
2015
Martin appointed National Squad Director of Scottish Touch
Scotland over 40 Touch team captained by Martin beat England to win the Yarrow Cup for the first ever time
2014
2017
Martin publishes his final piece of work....and his best
Fight On
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Until you’re told there is no hope you must keep battling on,
Don’t dread the places you may have to go and where light has never shone;
The indignities may yet bring you down and your body loses strength,
But you should not fear those lows you’ll face or look to check the journeys length.
It doesn’t matter how hard it gets, you simply can’t give in,
Never think that this desperate fight is one you cannot win;
If someone else has survived this before, believe you will do it too,
But even if no-one ever has done so yet, you must know you can pull through.
In the hell that in which you find yourself there is strength that you must find,
Because you’ve a duty to those around you, not to leave the ones you love behind;
Life worships the hero or the one that wins the race,
But the true winner is the one that carried on, when he stared death in the face.
"Every man dies; Not every man really lives
William Wallace