Martin Hunter Profile

As an FA National Coach, Martin currently looks after the Under-19s. Formerly Assistant Manager and coach at Bradford City, he gained promotion to the First Division before joining Stoke City. He was then recruited to The FA as Regional Director of Coaching and soon became a National Coach after assisting with the U15s and U16s. Martin is a highly qualified coach and coach educator with an excellent reputation. He has a university degree and has experience as a teacher of physical education and as a football development officer.

On The Field

Finest individual performance: Xavi during England's match against Spain in November.

Finest team performance: European Ryder Cup team

One thing you'd change: The weather ... Sunshine for 2005

Best football quote of the year: From the Greek coach - Otto Rehhagel "When I arrived the players did as they wanted. Now they do as I want."

If you could change one rule what would it be? The offside rule

A name to look out for in 2005: James Morrison and Dean Bowditch

Professional ambition for the coming year: Qualification into the U19 UEFA Finals

Who'd be in your five-a-side team of the year? Chris Kirkland, John Terry, Gareth Southgate, Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney

Off The Field

How will you be spending Christmas this year? At home with my family

Best Christmas memory: Too many to single one out.

Favourite Christmas song: I wish it could be Christmas Everyday by Wizzard

New Year's resolution: None

Where would you most like to visit in the coming year: Australia - Great Barrier Reef

What's the best book you read in 2004? "Russell Rules" Bill Russell (American basketball ex player and ex coach)

Which band, either past or present, would you like to see live on stage? Cream

TV highlight of 2004: Kelly Holmes winning the 800m and 1500m in the Olympics

If a film was to come out about your life, who would you like to play you? Peter Kaye

Log on to TheFA.com over the festive period for more end of year reviews.

Date Article
20 December       Terry Venables
21 December The Barber
22 December Tord Grip - Part I
23 December Tord Grip - Part II
24 December Brent Hills and Tord Grip - Part III
25 December Sven-Goran Eriksson - Part I
26 December Trevor Brooking - Part I
27 December Trevor Brooking - Part II
28 December Trevor Brooking - Part III
29 December Sammy Lee
30 December Graeme Dell and Matt Upson
31 December Sven-Goran Eriksson - Part II
01 January  Sven-Goran Eriksson - Part III
02 January  Brendon Batson
03 January  Nigel Worthington and Lyndon Lynch
04 January  Marcus Bignot
05 January  Dave Jones
06 January  Bobby Robson and Martin Hunter
07 January  Mark Schwarzer and Zesh Rehman