Michael Devine (footballer)

Michael Devine

Personal information
Date of birth	March 19, 1973 (1973-03-19) (age 38)
Place of birth	Cobh, County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Playing position	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Springfield F.C.
–	Middlesbrough
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1993-1998	Cobh Ramblers
1998-2000	Waterford United
2000-2008	Cork City
2009	Waterford United	15	(0)
2010	Cork City	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Michael Devine (born 19 March 1973 in Cobh) is a footballer.

Early career

Devine began playing football with Springfield FC in Cobh, County Cork, where he was capped at U15 and U16 levels, and thereafter signed for English team Middlesbrough. Devine spent four years at Ayresome Park learning his trade before he briefly moved on to Newcastle United and non-league Northallerton. He returned to Ireland to link up with Cobh Wanderers and subsequently joined League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers.

League of Ireland Premier Division

Devine made his Cobh debut in August 1993 as a substitute against Cork City in a League Cup tie. He joined League of Ireland Premier Division club Waterford United in 1998 and immediately impressed, later earning a then club record £30,000 transfer to Cork City. The transfer came as City and manager Derek Mountfield were in need of a keeper following a training ground injury to first choice 'keeper Noel Mooney, and Devine's form saw him retain the goalkeeper's jersey even after Mooney returned to full fitness. Noted for excellent shot stopping and spectacular saves, Devine became the "closed door" behind City's defence, eventually winning the League of Ireland championship in 2005 with many critics speculating on a senior Republic of Ireland call-up.

He returned to the Blues in January 2009 [1]. He then signed for Cork City in March 2010. "Mick Devine signs for Cork City". http://www.corkcityforasco-op.com/index.php/2010/03/devine-signs/. .He left the club later that year.

Honours

• League of Ireland
  • Cork City F.C. 2005
• FAI Cup
  • Cork City F.C. 2007
• Setanta Sports Cup
  • Cork City F.C. 2008

Individual Awards

• SWAI Goalkeeper of the Year; 2005

References

Extratime.ie: Devine rejects new Cork City contract
Extratime.ie Devine and Duggan link up with Cork

Persondata
Name	Devine, Michael
Alternative names
Short description	Footballer
Date of birth	March 19, 1973
Place of birth	Cork (city), Republic of Ireland
Date of death
Place of death