The 33-year-old former Hull City and Morecambe midfielder was left without a club after being released by Carlisle United following their League Two play-off success last season.
But after a conversation with former Cumbrians teammate and current Reds boss Danny Grainger, he has now found a place to call home, with added responsibilities of his coaching role.
“I knew what to expect from speaking to Danny,” Devitt told The NLP. “I know Luke Joyce and Nicky Adams as well who went to Radcliffe, and they have been part-time.
“I did not want to sign anywhere until I was able to play games and contribute, so I was just getting fit up until then.
“Danny’s one of my closest friends. We roomed together for three years at Carlisle, so we speak quite regularly. He asked whether I would be interested in going up, and it was something I wanted to do to make the transition from full-time to part-time.”
Bu hikaye The Non-League Football Paper dergisinin January 14, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye The Non-League Football Paper dergisinin January 14, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
SCOPES IS AIMING TO UPSET 'EM ALL AGAIN!
DANNY Scopes has challenged his Aveley side to continue proving their doubters wrong by targeting another National League South promotion push next season.
WOOD LURE BOSS ROSS
ROSS Jenkins has promised to bring fresh energy to relegated Boreham Wood - and wants them to embrace the challenge of a National League South promotion push.
QUICK SANDY STEPPING UP!
UPBEAT Spalding United boss Elliot Sandy is backing his promotion-winning troops to rise to the challenge of Step 3 football next term.
REBELS HAVE A REY OF LIGHT!
NEIL Reynolds hailed ‘unplayable’ Aaron Bennett after the 20-year-old inspired FC United to their second Fenix Trophy success in three years.
HELPING CLUBS TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE
FROM Enfield Town to the new East Thurrock with AFC Wimbledon and FC United of Manchester among those in between, the community ownership model has been around now for almost 25 years.
I'VE GUTT A GOOD FEELING!
New boss aims to roll on with Rebels
OUR TIME TO TAKE A BOW
RELIEVED boss James Collins admits that earning promotion with Bowers & Pitsea feels like 'redemption'.
LIGHTS, CAMERAS AND ACTION!
WHAT do you get when you mix a passion for football, a desire to help young people achieve their dreams, a highly-rated Non League footballer, a successful City businessman and a Hollywood star? According to Integral Sports Management (ISM)-a relatively young agency that are beginning to make their mark on the Non-League game and beyond - it adds up to the recipe for success.
MITCH HAS GOT THE GLORY ITCH
AMBITIOUS Mitch Austin reckons he's gone from heartbreak to euphoria in the closing weeks of another successful season at Harborough Town.
DISCOVERING A WELSH WONDER
I'VE not been to Wales lately and it's starting to become an itch. There are some stunning grounds to visit across the Principality, so I feel like I'm missing out somewhat.