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Michael Devine (footballer)
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Michael Devine is a professional footballer for Cork City in the Republic of Ireland's FAI Premier Division.
Early Career
Devine begin 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
eircom First Division club
Cobh Ramblers.
eircom Premier Division
Devine joined eircom Premier Division club Waterford United 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 eircom League championship in 2005 with many critics speculating on a senior Republic of Ireland call-up.
Records
Devine holds the recored for most consecutive appearances for Cork City with 118.