Devaney returns to Oakwell as coach

Barnsley have appointed former winger Martin Devaney as the club’s professional development phase coach.

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Nov 2015, 17:47 BST

Flashback to Martin Devaney and Brian Howard, right, in their Barnsley days.

Devaney, 35, who spent six years as a player at Oakwell, will work alongside lead Under-18s coach Chris Howarth and senior development coach Paul Heckingbottom.

“I’m really pleased,” Devaney told the club’s official website. “I’m really excited to get going. I can’t wait to get on the grass.

“I want to help improve them as players and make them better prepared when they step out on Oakwell.”

Devaney joined Barnsley from Watford in 2005, helped the club win promotion from League One in his first season and went on to make over 170 appearances.