John Devine (footballer, born 1969)

John Devine (born 27 January 1969) is a Northern Irish former footballer who played at both semi-professional and international levels as a defender.

Born in Carrickfergus, Devine played youth-football with Island Magee, Chimney Corner and Carnmoney Colts,[1] before playing senior football with Glentoran, Coleraine, Glenavon and Larne.

[2] He was Ulster Footballer of the Year and NIFWA Player of the Year in 1998–99.

[3] While at Larne, Devine was player-manager.

[1] In 1990, Devine represented Northern Ireland at both under-21 and under-23 levels,[1] before making his senior debut later that same year.