The 22-year-old has spent his entire professional career seen as a winger, but has thrived in a central role between midfield and a lone striker in the Reserves since returning in January.
Goals and assists have flowed forth from the former England youth international, who has also operated as a makeshift striker with great success - scoring the second goal in Monday's Lancashire Senior Cup semi-final win over Preston.
"I came up as a central midfielder, and (former Reserves manager) Ricky Sbragia put me out wide purely because we had so many central midfielders," Martin told ManUtd.com. "I ended up doing a good job while I was filling in and being one of the better players that season. Once you cement that spot, it’s hard to get out of it.
"In the 2004/05 season I was playing left wing in the Barclays Premier League and central midfield for the Pontin’s League team. That was hard, juggling those roles, but I’ve come back and credit has to go to Ole and Warren for noticing that I can do a job in midfield.
"I feel I’m definitely more suited to that area, I’m more involved and getting a few assists too. Sometimes when I’m told to stay in one position it’s difficult because I naturally tend to roam, find little pockets and gaps to receive the ball in. That’s where I’m at my best."
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