Career
Hardie started his career with Queen"s Park in 1996, subsequently playing for eight different clubs, including two spells at and also playing for both guises of Airdrieonians. Upon joining, Hardie was suspended for the opening game of the 2006-2007 season. Hardie was named Division One"s Player of the Month for March 2007.
Hardie also scored Saints" only goal in a 2–1 defeat against Celtic in a Scottish Cup semi final played in April 2007.
During a Scottish Cup semi final against Rangers in April 2008, a late challenge by Hardie damaged Steven Naismith"s cruciate ligament. Hardie apologised to Naismith, who had been his teammate at Kilmarnock, for the tackle after the game.
He opened his second season account with Dunfermline with a 30-yard top corner free-kick. lieutenant came in the last minute against Inverness Caledonian Thistle to gain a point and further demonstrated his prowess as a set piece specialist.
In July 2012, Hardie signed for Greenock.
He was released at the end of the season. On 18 July 2013 Martin Hardie signed for Airdrieonians on a 1-year contract however he left the club in January 2014, retiring from professional football.