Liam MacDevitt

English TV presenter (born 1994)

Liam MacDevitt

Born|

Liam Joshua MacDevitt

(1994-10-26) 26 October 1994 (age 30)

Reading, Berkshire, England

Nationality| British
Occupation| Television presenter
Years active| 2020–present
Height| 5 ft 9 in (1.77cm )

Liam MacDevitt is an English television presenter and former footballer.[1][2] Most known for his work as a Reporter on BBC's Football Focus and Match of the Day X.

Prior to working as a journalist he had a career as a professional footballer.

## Career

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On 1 July 2012, MacDevitt signed a two-year contract with Yeovil Town. In his first year he scored twice[3] against Oxford United in the FA Youth Cup, the game finished 4-2 to Oxford United. MacDevitt was named in the first team against Exeter City on 11 August 2012.[4]

In his second year, Yeovil Town were promoted to the EFL Championship, Yeovil then subsequently closed their academy. MacDevitt joined Swindon Town, Bristol City, Farnborough,[5] Stoke City, and Livingston on youth loans.[5]

In 2015 MacDevitt joined[6] Gosport Borough in the National league South scoring on his debut[7] in a 6-3 victory against Sholing.

MacDevitt then joined St. Albans City on a free transfer.[8] Making his debut in a 1-0 loss against Ebbsfleet United.

In 2018 MacDevitt joined[9] Southern United in the ISPS Handa Premiership, In January 2019 he was transferred to Tasman United.

On returning to the UK in 2019 MacDevitt joined Stalybridge Celtic.[10]

Ahead of the 2020/21 season he signed for Bury AFC as the club's second ever signing.

## Honours

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Yeovil Town

* Football League One play-offs: 2013[11]

## References

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1. ^ "Bury star swaps shinpads for microphone". Daily Mirror. 6 August 2022. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
2. ^ "From student to sport star". 4 November 2018.
3. ^ "NO YOUTH CUP RUN THIS YEAR - News - Yeovil Town". www.ytfc.net.
4. ^ "Ciderspace News Page : Team News For Yeovil Town vs Exeter City". www.ciderspace.co.uk.
5. ^ a b Zeal, New; abroadsays, Premiership update: Every Englishman reviewed-English players (16 October 2018). "Liam MacDevitt: The standard in New Zealand should not be overlooked".
6. ^ "Alex Pike makes treble swoop for Gosport Borough". www.portsmouth.co.uk.
7. ^ "Nine goal thriller sees Boro' into semis". www.gosportboroughfc.co.uk.
8. ^ "Liam MacDevitt".
9. ^ https://www.nzfootball.co.nz/newsarticle/68126 joined
10. ^ "Stalybridge Celtic - Official Site - Player Profile Liam MacDevitt". www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk.
11. ^ Maiden, Phil (19 May 2013). "Brentford 1–2 Yeovil". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015.

## External links

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* Liam MacDevitt
* 'You want to feel a part of something' - Why non-league sides like Bury AFC are thriving
* What a finish! Brighton's Qureshi scores stunner in heads & volleys challenge
* White's Christmas - Lionesses star unwraps career highlights