Archie Devine
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Archie Devine was a Scottish
footballer
.
He started his career playing junior football with Lochgelly United
, moving on to Hearts
in 1904 and then moving on to play for Raith Rovers
. It was at Falkirk
that he first made his name, scoring 13 goals in 25 appearances in 1909–10
, which earned him a solitary cap for Scotland
, against Wales
on March 5, 1910, scoring the winner in a 1–0 victory; however he never played for the national side again.
In April 1910 he moved south of the border to Bradford City
, and was part of the side that won the 1911 FA Cup Final
against Newcastle United
. He stayed at Bradford for nearly three years before joining Woolwich Arsenal
. He made his debut for Arsenal against Chelsea
on February 15, 1913, and was part of the side that were relegated in 1912–13
. He started 1913–14
as a regular, and scored the winner in Arsenal's very first game at Highbury
, a 2–1 victory over Leicester Fosse
on September 6, 1913.
However, later that same season was forced out of the side by Wally Hardinge
, and left the club; he played 24 games for Arsenal, scoring five goals. He later played for Shelbourne
, Cowdenbeath
and Lochgelly United
. After retiring he worked as a miner
and a docker. He died in September 1964, aged 78.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
.
He started his career playing junior football with Lochgelly United
Lochgelly United F.C.
Lochgelly United were a Scottish football club based at Lochgelly's Schools Park and Reids Park , before moving to the Recreation Ground in nearby Cowdenbeath...
, moving on to Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in 1904 and then moving on to play for Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
. It was at Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
that he first made his name, scoring 13 goals in 25 appearances in 1909–10
1909-10 in Scottish football
The 1909–10 season was the 20th season of Scottish League football.-Overview:Celtic extended their record run of consecutive league titles to six, while Dundee were Scottish Cup winners for the first time...
, which earned him a solitary cap for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, against Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on March 5, 1910, scoring the winner in a 1–0 victory; however he never played for the national side again.
In April 1910 he moved south of the border to Bradford City
Bradford City A.F.C.
Bradford City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, playing in League Two....
, and was part of the side that won the 1911 FA Cup Final
1911 FA Cup Final
The 1911 FA Cup Final was the 40th FA Cup final. It was contested by Bradford City and Newcastle United. The first game resulted in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace...
against Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
. He stayed at Bradford for nearly three years before joining Woolwich Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. He made his debut for Arsenal against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
on February 15, 1913, and was part of the side that were relegated in 1912–13
1912-13 in English football
The 1912–13 season was the 42nd season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Sunderland won the First Division for the fifth time, with a record of 25–4–9; Aston Villa, finishing second, had fewer defeats, but a lot more draws: 19–12–7....
. He started 1913–14
1913-14 in English football
The 1913–14 season was the 43rd season of competitive football in England.-Honours:Notes = Number in parentheses is the times that club has won that honour. * indicates new record for competition-First Division:-Second Division:...
as a regular, and scored the winner in Arsenal's very first game at Highbury
Arsenal Stadium
Arsenal Stadium was a football stadium in Highbury, North London, which was the home ground of Arsenal Football Club between 6 September 1913 and 7 May 2006...
, a 2–1 victory over Leicester Fosse
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on September 6, 1913.
However, later that same season was forced out of the side by Wally Hardinge
Wally Hardinge
Harold Thomas William "Wally" Hardinge, born 25 February 1886, and died at Cambridge on 8 May 1965, was a cricketer who played for Kent and England. He was also a football international for England.-Cricket career:...
, and left the club; he played 24 games for Arsenal, scoring five goals. He later played for Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
, Cowdenbeath
Cowdenbeath F.C.
Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor...
and Lochgelly United
Lochgelly United F.C.
Lochgelly United were a Scottish football club based at Lochgelly's Schools Park and Reids Park , before moving to the Recreation Ground in nearby Cowdenbeath...
. After retiring he worked as a miner
Miner
A miner is a person whose work or business is to extract ore or minerals from the earth. Mining is one of the most dangerous trades in the world. In some countries miners lack social guarantees and in case of injury may be left to cope without assistance....
and a docker. He died in September 1964, aged 78.