Overview
Matt was a signing, at the age of 19, from Ayr United in the 1938 close season, though he did have previous experience with Royal Albert and Hibernian, joining the latter in May 1935 following a successful season as a goalscorer with the Raploch Park eleven. He came to Douglas Park as a winger, either left or right.
He was taken prisoner during the war. With hostilities over he returned to the club and went to become a particularly good left back. He was freed in 1947 only to be resigned again and he remained with the club for a further 3 years before eventually he joined Stranraer. His death took place at Hairmyres Hospital on 5th April 1985 due to a heart condition.
Debut on 20th August 1938 in a Scottish League match at home to Celtic.
Scottish League 11 Appearances 3 Goals
(Post War) 58 Appearances 3 Goals
Scottish Cup 4 Appearances
Scottish League Cup 23 Appearances 8 Goals
Western League 1 Appearance
Southern League 23 Appearances 2 Goals
Summer Cup 1 Appearance
Summer League Cup 6 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances
Victory Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
Matthew Devine
1938-40
1945-50
Position
Winger / Left back
Born
Died
5 April 1985
Signed by
Willie McAndrew
Jimmy McStay
Debut
20 August 1938
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Royal Albert
Hibernian
Ayr United
Hamilton Academical
Stranraer