Martin gave me the chords once to Little Old Wine Drinker Me and have fond memories of him joining in with some of the songs I play especially Drunk Like Me, he will be missed by all who had the pleasure to be in his company, an absolute true gent and a credit to the Wigan Folk Club over the years

i for one took the sharp end of his banter which was always taken in good humour
Fond memories of many a good night at The Seven Stars The Fox N Goose The Orwell and Crooke in his company and each and every time he made me smile and warm to his unique style of playing

I like many others hope to do a song in his honour in the coming weeks and hopefully Coppull Folk Festival this year pays tribute to a great man
I raise my wee whisky glass in his memory
To Martin
Rest In Peace Wee Man