| Name: Devey, John Henry George (Jack) Birthdate: 1866-12-26 in Newtown, Birmingham (Died: 1940-10-11 in Moseley, Birmingham) Position: Forward Playing for Villa: March 1891 - April 1902 Previous clubs: Aston Brook School, Montrose Youth Club (Aston), Wellington Road FC (Perry Barr), Excelsior FC (Birmingham), Aston Unity, Aston Manor, West Bromwich Albion, Mitchell St. George's Signed: - From Mitchell St. George's Sold: Retired League: 271 matches - 166 goals Cup: 38 matches - 17 goals Sheriff of London's Charity Shield: 2 matches - 0 goals International: England A (1892-94, 2 - 1 goal), 5 England Trials (1891-94) More info: "For one so skilful, thorough, and effective, his merits when in his prime were inexplicable overlooked by the Selection Committee. Could play in most positions in the forward line, and was for many years one of the very best pivots in England. A close dribbler, with good pace, he was alive to every movement on the field, and possessing the rare gift of `intelligent anticipation`, made a splendid leader. Knew the game really well, never lacked initiation, but a strong believer in combination. Exceptionally clever with head and feet in front of goal; a prolific scorer." The Villa News and Record 1 September 1906 He played in the 1899-1900 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa lost 1-2 to Corinthians. (0 goals) He played in the 1900-01 Sheriff of London's Charity Shield where Villa won 1-0 against Corinthians. (0 goals) Brother of William Devey. Nephew of Arthur and Harry Devey. When he retired he became an Aston Villa Director. (April 1902 - September 1934) |
| Season 1891-92 1892-93 1893-94 1894-95 1895-96 1896-97 1897-98 1898-99 1899-1900 1900-01 1901-02 |
First team 30 - 30 goals 31 - 21 goals 33 - 22 goals 30 - 19 goals 31 - 16 goals 36 - 17 goals 18 - 3 goals 31 - 21 goals 32 - 18 goals 35 - 14 goals 4 - 2 goals |
Reserves - - - - - - - - - - - |
Youth - - - - - - - - - - - |