He played in the victories against Premiership Liverpool and Chelsea in consecutive rounds to reach the FA Cup semi-finals in the 2007–08 season.
On 29 October 2009, Devaney joined Football League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a month-emergency loan.
[3] He impressed in his debut game against Exeter City, setting up the Saddlers second goal[4] and putting in a man of the match performance.
[6] He had become a firm favourite with the fans during his six years at the club, earning the nickname 'Disco' due to his tendency to trick defenders with spectacular footwork.
On 2 August 2011, he signed a one-year contract with Tranmere Rovers and made his competitive club debut on the first day of the 2011–12 season, starting the Football League match against Chesterfield.
On 24 April 2022, following the sacking of Poya Asbaghi, Devaney was appointed as caretaker manager for the rest of the season.