Barnsley FC Assistant Head Coach Martin Devaney leaves the club
He's been at the club on and off since 2005 - when he joined as a player from Watford
Barnsley FC Assistant Head Coach Martin Devaney is leaving the club, having spent around 20 years in various roles at Oakwell.
The former midfielder first joined as a player from Watford in 2005, going on to become the academy coach and caretaker manager on two different occasions.
He's agreed to depart by mutual consent following the permanent appointment of head coach Conor Hourihane.
In a statement to the Barnsley FC website, Sporting Director Mladen Sormaz said, “We’d like to thank Martin for his dedication over the years within both the academy and the first team."
"Martin is a Barnsley legend from his time as a player and coach and therefore will always be welcome at Oakwell, we wish him every success for the future.”
Martin Devaney commented, "I would like to thank everyone at Barnsley Football Club for the many years of support, trust and shared experiences.
"After open and honest discussions, the club and I have mutually agreed that now is the right time to part ways.
"Barnsley has been a huge part of my life – not only as a coach, but a player, caretaker manager and someone who has proudly worked across the academy and development squads, and I am particularly proud to have witnessed my son progressing through the academy system.
"It is an honour to have been able to represent this club in various capacities. Barnsley means a great deal to me and always will.
"I leave with great memories, from pulling on the shirt as a player, helping guide the next generation of Barnsley players and securing my first win as caretaker manager against Bolton Wanderers last year.
"The journey has been one full of immense pride and learning."