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15 Facts About Joe Devera

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Joseph Devera was born on 6 February 1987 and is an English footballer who plays as a defender.

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Joe Devera was plagued by injuries and was out for almost two months.

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Since returning to the starting lineup from injury, Joe Devera regained his first team place for the rest of the season.

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Joe Devera went on to make 202 appearances at Underhill in his 6 years for the senior side.

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On 13 June 2011, Joe Devera signed for Swindon Town in League Two, as new manager Paolo Di Canio's first signing.

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Joe Devera stated the move was to play under Di Canio.

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However, Joe Devera was sidelined with a hamstring injury and was eventually placed on the substitute bench.

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Joe Devera later featured in the remaining three league matches of the season, starting all of them.

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Joe Devera was part of the 'Robins' side that reached the play-offs and faced Brentford.

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Swindon lost on penalties in the second leg of the semi-finals but Joe Devera managed to score a goal.

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On 14 May 2013, Joe Devera signed for League Two side Portsmouth on a two-year contract.

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Since joining the club, Joe Devera became a first team regular for the side.

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Joe Devera was a first-choice for Portsmouth over the course of two seasons, being mainly deployed as a centre-back and a right-back.

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Joe Devera was given the club's captaincy for the new season as well.

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Joe Devera attended Barnet and Southgate College, where he attended construction sessions for three years before starting his football career.