Danny Devine (footballer, born 1997)

Daniel Steven Devine (born 4 September 1997)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Carlisle United.

Danny Devine
Personal information
Full name Daniel Steven Devine[1]
Date of birth (1997-09-04) 4 September 1997
Place of birth Bradford, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Carlisle United
Number 4
Youth career
2010–2016 Bradford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 Bradford City 30 (1)
2016 → Harrogate Railway Athletic (loan)
2020– Carlisle United 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:02, 12 December 2020 (UTC)

Early and personal life

Devine was born in the Bradford Royal Infirmary and attended St Bede's Grammar School in the city.[3] He was a boyhood Bradford City fan.[4]

Career

Bradford City

Devine began his career with Bradford City,[5] joining at under-13 level,[4] and signing his first professional contract in June 2016.[6] He spent a loan spell at Harrogate Railway Athletic earlier that year.[7]

He made his senior debut for the club on 6 August 2016 in the opening league game of the 2016–17 season, in a march against Port Vale.[3][8]

He signed a new contract with the club in October 2016, until June 2019.[9] He stated he hoped that his progress with the first-team would act as an inspiration to other young players at the club.[10]

He did not play between March and November 2018 due to injury, making his first appearance of the 2018–19 season as a late substitute in an FA Cup game on 10 November 2018.[11][12] In April 2019,having made no further first-team appearances, new manager Gary Bowyer said Devine was in "contention" for more games.[13] After returning to first-team action, including his first start in two years on 27 April 2019, Devine said he wanted to help the club's promotion push in the 2019–20 season.[14]

In May 2019, following Bradford City's relegation to League Two, he was one of 3 first-team players to be offered a new contract by the club.[15] Later that month he signed a new one-year contract with the club.[16] He said he hoped the club's relegation would be a new start for the club.[17]

On 19 October 2019 he scored his first goal for Bradford City in a 2-1 league victory at home to Crawley Town.[18][19] Manager Gary Bowyer said it provided a confidence boost for Devine, and that he hoped Devine had more to offer.[20] On 22 October 2019, in a match against Port Vale, Devine was the only Bradford City player still with the club from when the two teams previously met for his debut in August 2016.[19] In November 2019 he said he was keen to work with and inspire Bradford City's youth players.[21]

On 26 May 2020 it was announced that he was one of 10 players who would leave Bradford City when their contract expired on 30 June 2020.[22] After leaving the club he said that he was "disappointed" how his time at the club ended and that he was looking forward to finding a new club and playing more games.[23]

Carlisle United

Devine signed for Carlisle United on 6 August 2020 following his release from Bradford City.[24] In December 2020 he said he was looking forward to returning to Bradford to play against his former club.[4]

Career statistics
As of 12 December 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2016–17[8] League One 11010106[lower-alpha 1]0190
2017–18[25] League One 3020004[lower-alpha 1]090
2018–19[12] League One 3020001[lower-alpha 1]060
2019–20[26] League Two 13120103[lower-alpha 1]0191
Total 3017020140531
Carlisle United 2020–21[27] League Two 7000003[lower-alpha 1]0100
Career total 3717020170631
  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Carlisle United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 18. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  2. Danny Devine at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 March 2020.
  3. Simon Parker (19 August 2016). "Bantams youngster Devine feels just fine with senior service". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
  4. "Former Bantam Devine geared up for Valley Parade return". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  5. Simon Parker (3 August 2016). "Bantams chief McCall impressed with Devine intervention". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  6. Ross Heppenstall (23 June 2016). "Devine targets first-team after signing professional contract with Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  7. Ed White (19 February 2016). "Harrogate Railway sign two more Bradford City youngsters". Harrogate Advertiser. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  8. "Games played by Danny Devine in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  9. Simon Parker (11 October 2016). "New deal for Bradford City starlet Devine". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  10. Simon Parker (14 October 2016). "Devine leads way for Bradford City hopefuls". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  11. Simon Parker (13 November 2018). "Bradford City: Devine's chance to impress Hopkin". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
  12. "Games played by Danny Devine in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  13. Simon Parker (5 April 2019). "Bradford City: Midfielder Devine back in first-team contention". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  14. Simon Parker (29 April 2019). "Local lad Devine desperate to help start Bantams revival". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  15. Simon Parker (7 May 2019). "Bradford City announce retained list". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  16. "Bradford City sign midfielder Danny Devine on new one-year deal". Telegraph & Argus. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  17. Simon Parker (25 May 2019). "Bradford City: Devine looks to make up for lost time". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
  18. "DEVINE 'RELIEVED' AFTER BAGGING FIRST CITY GOAL". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  19. "Devine: It feels like ages since Bantams debut against Vale". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  20. "Bantams boss wants more Devine intervention". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  21. "Danny delight as he hopes blossoming career can set academy example". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  22. "TEN BANTAMS TO DEPART". www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk.
  23. ""I won't be seen as easy option to leave out": Danny Devine on his Bantams exit". Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  24. "Carlisle United Jack Armer & Danny Devine". BBC Sport. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  25. "Games played by Danny Devine in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  26. "Games played by Danny Devine in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
  27. "Games played by Danny Devine in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
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