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Footballer (born 1980)

Martin Devaney Devaney at Port Vale in 2025 Personal information Full name Martin Thomas Devaney[1] Date of birth (1980-06-01) 1 June 1980 (age 46)[2] Place of birth Cheltenham, England[2] Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[3] Position Winger Youth career Charlton Rovers Birmingham City 1997–1999 Coventry City Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1999–2005 Cheltenham Town 202 (38) 2005 Watford 0 (0) 2005–2011 Barnsley 156 (15) 2009 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 5 (0) 2010 → Walsall (loan) 4 (1) 2011–2012 Tranmere Rovers 20 (2) 2012 Bohemians 1 (1) 2013 Kidderminster Harriers 8 (1) 2013–2014 Hyde United 11 (0) 2014 Worcester City 12 (1) Total 419 (59) International career Republic of Ireland U16 Managerial career 2022 Barnsley (caretaker) 2024 Barnsley (caretaker) * Club domestic league appearances and goals

**Martin Thomas Devaney** (born 1 June 1980) is a [football](/source/Association_football) coach and former professional player.

Devaney, born in England to Irish parents, played as a right-sided [winger](/source/Winger_(association_football)). He spent time with [Birmingham City](/source/Birmingham_City_F.C.) and [Coventry City](/source/Coventry_City_F.C.), before joining his hometown club, [Cheltenham Town](/source/Cheltenham_Town_F.C.), in 1999. He was promoted out of the [Third Division](/source/Football_League_Third_Division) via the [play-offs](/source/EFL_League_Two_play-offs) in [2002](/source/2002_Football_League_Third_Division_play-off_final) and was named as the club's Player of the Year in 2003. He scored 43 goals in 227 league and cup appearances across six seasons. He joined [Barnsley](/source/Barnsley_F.C.) via [Watford](/source/Watford_F.C.) in 2005. He was promoted out of [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) via the [play-offs](/source/EFL_League_One_play-offs) in [2006](/source/2006_Football_League_One_play-off_final). He spent time on loan at [Milton Keynes Dons](/source/Milton_Keynes_Dons_F.C.) and [Walsall](/source/Walsall_F.C.). He spent a total of six seasons at Barnsley, scoring 18 goals in 176 matches. He then saw out his playing career with spells at [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.), [Bohemians](/source/Bohemian_F.C.) (Ireland), [Kidderminster Harriers](/source/Kidderminster_Harriers_F.C.), [Hyde United](/source/Hyde_United_F.C.) and [Worcester City](/source/Worcester_City_F.C.).

He rejoined Barnsley as a coach after a spell with [Bradford City](/source/Bradford_City_A.F.C.) in 2015, serving as caretaker manager in 2022 and again in 2024. He left Barnsley in 2025 and went on to coach at [Port Vale](/source/Port_Vale_F.C.).

## Early and personal life

Martin Thomas Devaney was born on 1 June 1980 in [Cheltenham](/source/Cheltenham), England. His mother came from the [Foxrock](/source/Foxrock) area on the [southside](/source/Southside%2C_Dublin) of [Dublin](/source/Dublin), Ireland and his father came from [Ballina, County Mayo](/source/Ballina%2C_County_Mayo), Ireland.[4] He hoped to represent the [Republic of Ireland national football team](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_football_team), though never was called up due to the side's strength in the 2000s.[4] He did, though, represent Ireland at [under-16 level](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_under-17_football_team).[5] He attended [Balcarras School](/source/Balcarras_School) in [Charlton Kings](/source/Charlton_Kings), Cheltenham and played youth-team football for Charlton Rovers.[6]

His son, [Jacob](/source/Jacob_Devaney), was called up to the [Republic of Ireland U19](/source/Republic_of_Ireland_national_under-19_football_team) squad in September 2024 after coming through the [Manchester United Academy](/source/Manchester_United_F.C._Under-21s_and_Academy).[4][7]

## Playing career

### Cheltenham Town

Devaney spent time on the books of [Birmingham City](/source/Birmingham_City_F.C.) and [Coventry City](/source/Coventry_City_F.C.), before he signed for his hometown club, [Football League](/source/English_Football_League) newcomers [Cheltenham Town](/source/Cheltenham_Town_F.C.), in 1999.[8] He made his debut in the club's first-ever Football League game, coming on as a [substitute](/source/Substitute_(association_football)) in a 2–0 defeat to [Rochdale](/source/Rochdale_A.F.C.) at [Whaddon Road](/source/Whaddon_Road).[9] He ended the [1999–2000](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1999%E2%80%932000_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) season with six goals in 25 [Third Division](/source/Football_League_Third_Division) appearances.[10] On 23 September 2000, Devaney scored the club's first Football League [hat-trick](/source/Hat-trick) during a 5–2 home win over [Plymouth Argyle](/source/Plymouth_Argyle_F.C.).[6] He scored ten goals in 38 games throughout the [2000–01](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2000%E2%80%9301_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) campaign.[11] He scored three goals from 32 games in the [2001–02](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) promotion-winning season.[12] He scored the opening goal of the [play-off final](/source/2002_Football_League_Third_Division_play-off_final) victory over [Rushden & Diamonds](/source/Rushden_%26_Diamonds_F.C.) at the [Millennium Stadium](/source/Millennium_Stadium) and was named as [man of the match](/source/Player_of_the_match).[13]

He was named the club's Player of the Year for the [2002–03](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2002%E2%80%9303_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) season, having claimed seven goals in 44 matches.[14][15] The Robins were unable to survive in the [Second Division](/source/Football_League_Second_Division), however, with manager [Graham Allner](/source/Graham_Allner) sacked and his replacement [Bobby Gould](/source/Bobby_Gould) unable to prevent [relegation](/source/Promotion_and_relegation) from being confirmed with a final day defeat at [Notts County](/source/Notts_County_F.C.).[16] Devaney scored six goals in 44 games of the [2003–04](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2003%E2%80%9304_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) season.[17] He scored a career-high of 11 goals in 42 matches in the [2004–05](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004%E2%80%9305_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1) campaign, with Cheltenham finishing mid-table in the renamed [League Two](/source/EFL_League_Two).[18] Manager [John Ward](/source/John_Ward_(footballer%2C_born_1951)) placed him on the transfer list after he rejected the club's offer of a new contract in 2004.[19] He was subsequently linked with a move to [Yeovil Town](/source/Yeovil_Town_F.C.).[20] A move to an unnamed [Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) club, speculated to be [Burnley](/source/Burnley_F.C.) as they were managed by former Cheltenham boss [Steve Cotterill](/source/Steve_Cotterill), broke down in March 2005.[21] By the time of his departure, he was the club's record Football League scorer until [Julian Alsop](/source/Julian_Alsop) exceeded his tally in the [2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season) campaign.[8]

### Barnsley

Devaney rejected an offer of a new contract at Cheltenham in July 2005 to instead join [Championship](/source/EFL_Championship) club [Watford](/source/Watford_F.C.) on a one-year deal.[22] However, [Aidy Boothroyd](/source/Aidy_Boothroyd) could not find a place in his squad for the winger, and he was allowed to join [Barnsley](/source/Barnsley_F.C.) of [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) on 24 August.[23] In his first season at [Oakwell](/source/Oakwell), he helped the club to promotion, beating [Swansea City](/source/Swansea_City_A.F.C.) on [penalties](/source/Penalty_shoot-out_(association_football)) in the [play-off final](/source/2006_Football_League_One_play-off_final).[24] He ended the [2005–06](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_Barnsley_F.C._season) campaign with eight goals in 48 games for [Andy Ritchie](/source/Andy_Ritchie_(English_footballer))'s Tykes.[25]

He scored six goals in 44 appearances in the [2006–07](/source/2006%E2%80%9307_Barnsley_F.C._season) campaign.[26] Manager [Simon Davey](/source/Simon_Davey) signed [Jamal Campbell-Ryce](/source/Jamal_Campbell-Ryce) in August 2007, though Devaney pressed his case to regain his place in the starting 11 by scoring off the bench against [Southampton](/source/Southampton_F.C.) and [Bristol City](/source/Bristol_City_F.C.) in the following two months.[27] He played in victories against [Liverpool](/source/Liverpool_F.C.) and [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.) in consecutive rounds to reach the [FA Cup semi-finals](/source/FA_Cup_semi-finals) in the [2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_FA_Cup) season.[8] They were beaten by [Cardiff City](/source/Cardiff_City_F.C.) in the semi-finals, which he said "was like our final".[28] He finished the [2007–08](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Barnsley_F.C._season) season with four goals in 39 games.[29] [Blackpool](/source/Blackpool_F.C.) had a £150,000 bid for the player accepted in June 2008, though Davey said that this was due to a clause in his contract and that "*we are not in the business of letting our players go on the cheap*".[30] He was also linked with a move to Cardiff City, with a figure of £250,000 quoted as being necessary to persuade Barnsley to let him go.[31]

Devaney made 27 appearances without finding the net in the [2008–09](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Barnsley_F.C._season) season.[32] On 29 October 2009, Devaney joined League One club [Milton Keynes Dons](/source/Milton_Keynes_Dons_F.C.) on a month-long emergency [loan](/source/Loan_(sport)). He scored his first goal for the Dons in an FA Cup encounter with [Exeter City](/source/Exeter_City_F.C.), coming off the bench to score a [header](/source/Header_(association_football)) from outside of the box to inspire a 4–3 victory.[33] Manager [Paul Ince](/source/Paul_Ince) extended the loan into a second month.[34] He played seven games at [Stadium MK](/source/Stadium_MK) and also featured 11 times for Barnsley in the [2009–10](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Barnsley_F.C._season) campaign.[35] Manager [Mark Robins](/source/Mark_Robins) made both Devaney and [Liam Dickinson](/source/Liam_Dickinson) available for loan early in the [2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Barnsley_F.C._season) campaign. On 7 October 2010, Devaney joined League One bottom club [Walsall](/source/Walsall_F.C.) on an initial one-month loan deal.[36] He impressed in his first two appearances for the Saddlers, claiming an assist and a goal.[37][38] The loan was extended into a second month as manager [Chris Hutchings](/source/Chris_Hutchings) felt he was enjoying himself at the [Bescot Stadium](/source/Bescot_Stadium) despite Walsall's poor run of form.[39] Having played seven games for Barnsley in 2010–11, he was one of five players released at the end of the season.[40]

### Later career

On 2 August 2011, Devaney signed a one-year contract with [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.) as manager [Les Parry](/source/Les_Parry) felt that he would add creativity to the squad.[41] He made his debut on the first day of the [2011–12](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Tranmere_Rovers_F.C._season) season, starting against [Chesterfield](/source/Chesterfield_F.C.).[42] He said he had more to offer as he regained fitness after being without a club for pre-season and that Rovers were hoping for a top eight finish in League One.[43][44] However, he missed September to November with a hamstring injury, though said he was inspired by the team's good form in his absence.[45] Tranmere's early season form fell away and Parry was sacked in March.[46] Devaney was out for a long-term injury under Parry's replacement [Ronnie Moore](/source/Ronnie_Moore).[47] He departed [Prenton Park](/source/Prenton_Park) after being released at the end of the 2011–12 season.[48]

On 11 February 2013, Devaney joined [Conference National](/source/National_League_(division)) club [Kidderminster Harriers](/source/Kidderminster_Harriers_F.C.) on a deal until the end of the [2012–13](/source/2012%E2%80%9313_Football_Conference) season as manager [Steve Burr](/source/Steve_Burr) felt his experience would be "invaluable".[49] He scored one goal at [Aggborough](/source/Aggborough_Stadium), in a 4–0 victory over [Stockport County](/source/Stockport_County_F.C.).[50] Harriers qualified for the play-offs, losing to [Wrexham](/source/Wrexham_A.F.C.) at the semi-final stage.[51] On 24 September 2013, he joined [Hyde United](/source/Hyde_United_F.C.), who were bottom of the Conference National after [Scott McNiven](/source/Scott_McNiven)'s Tigers failed to win in their opening ten league games of the [2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_Football_Conference) campaign.[52] He played 11 games at [Ewen Fields](/source/Ewen_Fields), of which two were league starts.[53] He was linked with a move to [Shaw Lane](/source/Shaw_Lane_A.F.C.) in July 2015, by which stage he was coaching full-time at [Bradford City](/source/Bradford_City_A.F.C.).[54]

## Style of play

Devaney was a right-sided [winger](/source/Winger_(association_football)) who could beat the opposition full-back and deliver a good [cross](/source/Cross_(association_football)).[55] He described himself as "a tricky and quick player who has a will-to-win".[56]

## Coaching career

### Barnsley

Devaney joined the coaching staff at Barnsley in 2015 and was put in charge of the Under-23s in February 2018 after stepping up from leading the Under-18s.[8] He was linked with the vacant manager's job at [Morecambe](/source/Morecambe_F.C.) in October 2019.[57]

On 24 April 2022, following the sacking of [Poya Asbaghi](/source/Poya_Asbaghi), Devaney was appointed as caretaker manager for the rest of [the season](/source/2021%E2%80%9322_Barnsley_F.C._season).[58] With relegation from the Championship already confirmed, Barnsley lost their final three games.[59] Former teammate [Michael Duff](/source/Michael_Duff_(footballer)) was appointed as the club's new manager in July and he named Devaney as part of his backroom staff.[60] He was named as an assistant head coach by new head coach [Neill Collins](/source/Neill_Collins) in July 2023.[61]

On 22 April 2024, Devaney was once again appointed caretaker manager of Barnsley after Collins was sacked.[62] The club had one game left to play of the [2023–24](/source/2023%E2%80%9324_Barnsley_F.C._season) campaign, needing victory to secure a place in the [League One play-offs](/source/2024_English_Football_League_play-offs).[63] The match was drawn, though Barnsley qualified regardless, owing to results elsewhere going their way.[64] The first leg of the semi-final was a 3–1 home defeat to [Bolton Wanderers](/source/Bolton_Wanderers_F.C.) and they were eliminated from the play-offs despite going on to win the away leg.[65][66] He returned to an assistant role under new head coach [Darrell Clarke](/source/Darrell_Clarke) in May 2024.[67] [Conor Hourihane](/source/Conor_Hourihane) was put in caretaker charge when Clarke was sacked in March 2025, with Devaney in an assistant role.[68] Hourihane was named as Clarke's permanent successor the following month and Devaney subsequently left the club.[69]

### Port Vale

Devaney joined [Port Vale](/source/Port_Vale_F.C.) as a first-team coach in July 2025, where he would work under former Barnsley teammate [Darren Moore](/source/Darren_Moore).[70] Devaney departed the club in January 2026, shortly after Moore left the club.[71]

## Career statistics

### Playing

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Cheltenham Town 1999–2000[10] Third Division 25 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 27 6 2000–01[11] Third Division 34 10 2 0 1 0 1[a] 0 38 10 2001–02[12] Third Division 25 1 2 1 1 0 4[b] 1 32 3 2002–03[15] Second Division 40 6 2 1 0 0 2[a] 0 44 7 2003–04[17] Third Division 40 5 2 0 1 0 1[a] 1 44 6 2004–05[18] League Two 38 10 1 0 1 1 2[a] 0 42 11 Total 202 38 9 2 6 1 10 2 227 43 Watford 2005–06[25] Championship 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 Barnsley 2005–06[25] League One 38 6 5 2 1 0 4[c] 0 48 8 2006–07[26] Championship 41 5 2 0 1 1 — 44 6 2007–08[29] Championship 34 4 4 0 1 0 — 39 4 2008–09[32] Championship 26 0 0 0 1 0 — 27 0 2009–10[35] Championship 11 0 0 0 0 0 — 11 0 2010–11[72] Championship 6 0 0 0 1 0 — 7 0 Total 156 15 11 2 5 1 4 0 176 18 Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2009–10[35] League One 5 0 2 1 — 0 0 7 1 Walsall (loan) 2010–11[72] League One 4 1 1 0 — — 5 1 Tranmere Rovers 2011–12[73] League One 20 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 23 2 Bohemians 2012[74] LOI Premier Division 1 1 — — — 1 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2012–13[74] Conference National 8 1 — — 2[d] 0 10 1 Hyde United 2013–14[53] Conference National 11 0 0 0 — 0 0 11 0 Worcester City 2013–14[75] Conference North 12 1 0 0 — 0 0 12 1 Career total 419 59 24 5 12 2 17 2 472 68

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-efl_72-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-efl_72-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-efl_72-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-efl_72-3) Appearance(s) in [Football League Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-73)** 1 appearance in Football League Trophy, 3 appearances and 1 goals in play-offs

1. **[^](#cite_ref-74)** 1 appearance in Football League Trophy, 3 appearances in play-offs

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pof_78-0)** Appearance(s) in play-offs

### Managerial

Managerial record by team and tenure Team From To Record Ref. P W D L Win % Barnsley (caretaker) 25 April 2022 14 June 2022 3 0 0 3 000.00 [59] Barnsley (caretaker) 25 April 2024 23 May 2024 3 1 1 1 033.33 Total 6 1 1 4 016.67

## Honours

**Cheltenham Town**

- [Football League Third Division play-offs](/source/EFL_League_Two_play-offs): [2002](/source/2002_Football_League_play-offs#Third_Division)[76]

**Barnsley**

- [Football League One play-offs](/source/Football_League_One_play-offs): [2006](/source/2006_Football_League_play-offs#League_One)[24]

**Individual**

- Cheltenham Town Player of the Year: [2002–03](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2002%E2%80%9303_Cheltenham_Town_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1)[14]

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["Super-sub Devaney scores with the boss"](https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/super-sub-devaney-scores-with-the-boss-465707). *The Star*. 4 October 2007. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2007–08_29-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2007–08_29-1) ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2007/2008"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=137). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** ["Davey confirms Devaney bid"](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/3758443/davey-confirms-devaney-bid). *Sky Sports*. 30 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2008–09_32-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2008–09_32-1) ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2008/2009"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=138). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-34)** ["Devaney extends Dons stay"](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/5725431/devaney-extends-dons-stay). *Sky Sports*. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2009–10_35-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2009–10_35-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-2009–10_35-2) ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2009/2010"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=139). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** ["Devaney Loaned Out"](https://vitalfootball.co.uk/devaney-loaned-out/). *Vital Football*. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-37)** ["Walsall 2 – 1 Exeter"](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/9053063.stm). BBC Sport. 9 October 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2012.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-39)** ["Walsall extend Martin Devaney loan"](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/walsall-fc/2010/11/05/walsall-extend-martin-devaney-loan/). *Express and Star*. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-40)** ["Devaney and Hill head Barnsley departures"](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/devaney-and-hill-head-barnsley-departures-1932852). *Yorkshire Post*. 11 May 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-41)** ["Rovers sign Barnsley winger Martin Devaney"](https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/9173071.rovers-sign-barnsley-winger-martin-devaney/). *Wirral Globe*. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-42)** ["Tranmere 1–0 Chesterfield"](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/14351971.stm). *BBC Sport*. British Broadcasting Corporation. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-43)** ["Tranmere Rovers: Martin Devaney insists he has more to offer Les Parry"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tranmere-rovers-martin-devaney-insists-3368402). *Liverpool Echo*. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-44)** ["Tranmere Rovers' Martin Devaney targets top eight"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14764041). *BBC Sport*. 2 September 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-45)** ["Martin Devaney inspired by Tranmere Rovers' form"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15720101). *BBC Sport*. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-46)** Manning, Craig (6 March 2012). ["Ronnie Moore's battle for points begins tonight"](https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/9572133.ronnie-moores-battle-for-points-begins-tonight/). *Wirral Globe*. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-47)** Hilton, Nick (2 May 2013). ["Tranmere Rovers FC manager Ronnie Moore urges players to put another shift in against Preston"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tranmere-rovers-fc-manager-ronnie-3349871). *Liverpool Echo*. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Moore_Rebuilding_Squad_48-0)** ["Moore Rebuilding Squad"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120511045214/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10365~2762894%2C00.html). *Tranmere Rovers FC*. 8 May 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10365~2762894,00.html) on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-49)** ["Kidderminster Harriers: Martin Devaney goes to Aggborough"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21415460). *BBC Sport*. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-50)** ["Kidderminster 4-0 Stockport"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22133379). *BBC Sport*. 20 April 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-51)** ["Ruthless Wrexham end Harriers' promotion dream"](https://www.kidderminstershuttle.co.uk/sport/10385034.ruthless-wrexham-end-harriers-promotion-dream/). *Kidderminster Shuttle*. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-52)** ["Martin Devaney: Struggling Hyde sign experienced midfielder"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24228244). *BBC Sport*. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2013–14_53-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2013–14_53-1) ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2013/2014"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=143). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-54)** ["Devaney one of three ex-Reds on trial with Aquaforce"](https://www.barnsleychronicle.com/article/7941/devaney-one-of-three-ex-reds-on-trial-with-aquaforce). *Barnsley Chronicle*. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-55)** Hilton, Nick (3 May 2013). ["Patience pays off for Les Parry as Martin Devaney signs for Tranmere Rovers"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/patience-pays-les-parry-martin-3366805). *Liverpool Echo*. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-61)** ["Barnsley: Jon Stead and Martin Devaney named as assistants to head coach Neill Collins"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66137008). *BBC Sport*. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-62)** ["Neill Collins Departs Oakwell"](https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2024/april/collins-departs/). *Barnsley FC*. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-63)** ["Barnsley caretaker boss Martin Devaney aims to seal play-off spot"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c99zd5xjj9po). *BBC Sport*. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-64)** ["Barnsley 1-1 Northampton Town: Tykes edge into the play-offs"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68862408). *BBC Sport*. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-69)** ["Martin Devaney: Barnsley assistant head coach leaves role"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y5q1n75lvo). *BBC Sport*. 24 April 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-2011–12_76-0)** ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2011/2012"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=141). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2012–13_77-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2012–13_77-1) ["Games played by Martin Devaney in 2012/2013"](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=15091&season_id=142). *Soccerbase*. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-80)** ["Cheltenham crack Diamonds"](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/1967943.stm). *BBC Sport*. 6 May 2002. Retrieved 24 June 2025.

v t e Cheltenham Town F.C. Player of the Year 1966: Horlick 1967: Radford 1968: Gadston 1969: Conboy 1970: White 1971: Jefferies 1972: Casey 1973: Wilkes 1974: Casey 1975: Lewis 1976: Miles 1977: Dean 1978: Paterson 1979: Dangerfield 1980: Hams 1981: Ollis 1982: Dyer 1983: Tester 1984: Pemberton 1985: Hughes 1986: Hards 1987: Willetts 1988: Baverstock 1989: Buckland 1990: Buckland 1991: Willetts 1992: Willetts 1993: Brown 1994: Thomas 1995: Banks 1996: Eaton 1997: Victory 1998: Banks 1999: Grayson 2000: Milton 2001: Yates 2002: Alsop 2003: Devaney 2004: Higgs 2005: Duff 2006: Wilson 2007: Higgs 2008: Bird 2009: Bird 2010: Alsop 2011: Lowe 2012: Jombati 2013: Brown 2014: Harrison 2015: Carson 2016: Wright 2017: Waters 2018: Eisa 2019: Varney 2020: Tozer 2021: Tozer 2022: May 2023: May 2024: Sercombe 2025: Stubbs 2026: Hutchinson

v t e Barnsley F.C. – managers Fairclough (1898–1901) McCartney (1901–04) Fairclough (1904–12) Hastie (1912–14) Lewis (1914–19) Sant (1919–26) Commins (1926–28) Fairclough (1928–30) Fletcher (1930–37) Seed (1937–53) Ward (1953–60) Steele (1960–71) McSeveney (1971–72) Steele (1972–73) Iley (1973–78) Clarke (1978–80) Hunter (1980–84) Collins (1984–85) Clarke (1985–89) Machin (1989–93) Anderson (1993–94) Wilson (1994–98) Hendrie (1998–99) Winstanley (1999) Bassett (1999–2000) Winstanley (2000–01) Spackman (2001) Hodges (2001) Parkin (2001–02) Hodges (2002–03) Thordarson (2003–04) Hart (2004–05) Ritchie (2005–06) Davey (2006–09) Robins (2009–11) Hill (2011–12) Flitcroft (2012–13) Wilson (2013–15) Heckingbottomc (2015) Johnson (2015–16) Heckingbottom (2016–18) Harsleyc (2018) Morais (2018) Stendel (2018–19) Struber (2019–20) Ismaël (2020–21) Schopp (2021) Laumannc (2021) Asbaghi (2021–22) Devaneyc (2022) Duff (2022–23) Collins (2023–24) Devaneyc (2024) Clarke (2024–25) Hourihane (2025–26) Stendel (2026–) (c) = caretaker manager

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