 For the next two years Martin became a regular fixture in the PNE first XI, becoming a firm favourite on the Deepdale terraces with his forays down the left wing.The team however were beginning to struggle and when in September 1992 manager Les Chapman was sacked Martin's future became uncertain.New manager John Beck however reassured Martin that his future with the club was safe but this promise was short lived when in March 1993 after 117 games and 11 goals for Preston he was sold to Stockport County for a fee of £50k.