Martin James Riley (born 5 December 1986) is an English footballer who plays for side Hednesford Town, where he plays as a defender. Playing career Wolverhampton Wanderers Riley began his career at the age of thirteen with his home-town club Wolverhampton Wanderers. In March 2005, he signed a professional contract with the club but was released in December 2007 without making a single first-team appearance. Shrewsbury Town Riley had a short spell with Shrewsbury Town in 2008, but once again didn't feature in the first team. Kidderminster Harriers He joined Kidderminster Harriers in the Conference National division in the summer of 2008 where he spent two seasons, he often linked up with fellow centre back Mark Creighton with whom nothing was won trophy wise at Aggborough. Cheltenham Town Riley was signed by Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2010. He made his debut for the club on 7 August against Gillingham. On 9 May 2011, Riley was released from Cheltenham after his contract expired. Mansfield Town However, on 14 July 2011 Riley signed for Mansfield Town. Riley played 33 times for Mansfield Town scoring once, he also played in the Conference Play-off semi-finals against York City which they lost 2–1 on aggregate. Wrexham On 16 July 2012 he signed for Wrexham. This was after Wrexham sold star striker Jake Speight went the opposite way to Mansfield. At The Racecourse Ground Riley would be reunited with former defensive partner from his Aggborough days Mark Creighton, although after just 3 games Creighton suffered a season-ending injury. Riley made his debut in a Conference National game against Woking, Wrexham won 3–1. In March 2013 Riley won his first honour by winning the FA Trophy with Wrexham, beating Grimsby Town on penalties at Wembley. Return to Mansfield On 3 June 2013, Riley left Wrexham, returning to former club Mansfield Town on a free transfer. He was released by Mansfield at the end of the 2014–15 season. Tranmere Rovers Following his release from Mansfield Town, Riley signed with Tranmere Rovers on 10 June 2015, joining them on 1 July 2015. Return to Wrexham On 25 May 2016, Riley returned to Wrexham from Tramere. He played 30 games in the 2016–17 season, and was named Wrexham A.F.C. Player Of The Year, however despite this he was released at the end of the season. Halifax Town On 24 May 2016, Riley signed a one-year deal at Halifax