Martin Barlow, who had made over 350 league and cup appearances for Plymouth Argyle, spent the 2001/02 season with Exeter City before finishing his career with Weymouth. 

Martin played junior football with Prince Rock in Plymouth and was also selected to play for Devon Schoolboys. Joining the Plymouth Argyle Centre of Excellence, later signing as an apprentice, he signed professional forms for the club in 1989, and was nicknamed 'Chopsy' (for chopping back when challenged).

He made his Pilgrims debut in May 1989 as a substitute in the 3-1 Second Division win over Oxford. He nearly joined Cardiff in 1995, but the move allegedly fell through because the Bluebirds wouldn't pay his removal expenses. The midfielder went on to complete 329 league appearances for Argyle, scoring 24 goals, and was awarded a testimonial against Fulham in July 1999. 

Apart from a loan spell with Yeovil Town in March 2001, Martin remained at Home Park until joining Exeter City on a free transfer four months later, making his Grecians debut in the opening game of the season, a 3-1 home defeat against Hull City. After being a regular until January 2002, Martin appeared less-frequently thereafter and made his final City appearance against Torquay United on 7 April 2002. 

After his one season at St James’ Park, Martin signed for Weymouth. He then moved to Telford United in September 2002, only to return to Weymouth for a second spell at the club in the summer of 2004.

After retiring from playing Martin worked in car sales in Plymouth.