Liam MacDevitt explained

Liam MacDevitt
Birth Name:Liam Joshua MacDevitt
Birth Date:26 October 1994
Birth Place:Reading, Berkshire, England
Nationality:British
Occupation:Television presenter
Years Active:2020–present

Liam MacDevitt is an English television presenter and former footballer.[1] [2] Most known for his work as a Reporter on BBC's Football Focus and Match of the Day X.

Prior to working as a journalist he had a career as a professional footballer.

Career

On 1 July 2012, MacDevitt signed a two-year contract with Yeovil Town. In his first year he scored twice[3] against Oxford United in the FA Youth Cup, the game finished 4-2 to Oxford United. MacDevitt was named in the first team against Exeter City on 11 August 2012.[4]

In his second year, Yeovil Town were promoted to the EFL Championship, Yeovil then subsequently closed their academy. MacDevitt joined Swindon Town, Bristol City, Farnborough,[5] Stoke City, and Livingston on youth loans.[5]

In 2015 MacDevitt joined[6] Gosport Borough in the National league South scoring on his debut[7] in a 6-3 victory against Sholing.

MacDevitt then joined St. Albans City on a free transfer.[8] Making his debut in a 1-0 loss against Ebbsfleet United.

In 2018 MacDevitt joined[9] Southern United in the ISPS Handa Premiership, In January 2019 he was transferred to Tasman United.

On returning to the UK in 2019 MacDevitt joined Stalybridge Celtic.[10]

Ahead of the 2020/21 season he signed for Bury AFC as the club's second ever signing.

Honours

Yeovil Town

2013[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bury star swaps shinpads for microphone. . 6 August 2022 . 12 September 2023. 29 May 2023. https://archive.today/20230529083959/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liam-macdevitt-bury-football-focus-27669293. bot: unknown.
  2. Web site: From student to sport star. 4 November 2018.
  3. Web site: NO YOUTH CUP RUN THIS YEAR - News - Yeovil Town. www.ytfc.net.
  4. Web site: Ciderspace News Page : Team News For Yeovil Town vs Exeter City. www.ciderspace.co.uk.
  5. Web site: Liam MacDevitt: The standard in New Zealand should not be overlooked. New. Zeal. Premiership update: Every Englishman reviewed-English players. abroadsays. 16 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Alex Pike makes treble swoop for Gosport Borough. www.portsmouth.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Nine goal thriller sees Boro' into semis. www.gosportboroughfc.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Liam MacDevitt.
  9. https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/68126 joined
  10. Web site: Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Liam MacDevitt. www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
  11. News: Brentford 1–2 Yeovil . Phil . Maiden . BBC Sport . 19 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150415224007/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22499110 . 15 April 2015.