Former West Ham United man Alan Devonshire will leave his position as Maidenhead United manager this weekend after a decade in charge.
Devonshire will oversee Maidenhead United fixtures against Salisbury and Chippenham Town before stepping down on Saturday. The decision ends a long second spell that began in 2015 and delivered stability in the National League as well as memorable moments across the club’s most successful modern era. Former Braintree defender Ryan Peters will assume interim charge from Sunday, alongside assistant Aaron O’Brien.
Devonshire Brings Curtain Down On Historic Maidenhead Tenure
Devonshire, aged 69, departs as one of the most influential figures in Maidenhead United history. His leadership delivered the National League South title in the 2015–16 season, secured promotion on the final day, and guided the club through eight years at the highest level of non league football before relegation last season.
His ability to keep the team competitive across multiple campaigns earned admiration from supporters and consistency rarely seen at part time level.
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Now he’s stepping down after a second spell – and more than 800 games in charge
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Chairman Peter Griffin praised Devonshire for overseeing what he described as the club’s most successful period. He called on fans to show appreciation in Saturday’s fixture, which will serve as a public farewell for a manager whose influence stretched far beyond matchdays.
The bond between Devonshire and the Maidenhead fanbase has been evident throughout a tenure built on honesty, longevity and overachievement amid limited resources.
Devonshire first took charge of the club in the late 1990s, returned in 2015 after spells with Hampton and Richmond Borough and Braintree Town, and achieved regular mid table finishes against full time opposition. His sides earned a reputation for organisation, intensity and resilience, often frustrating larger clubs at York Road.
Peters Steps Up As Maidenhead Plan Transitional Period
Peters, who made more than 200 appearances for Braintree Town between 2009 and 2015 before reuniting with Devonshire at Maidenhead United, now takes interim charge as the club prepares for a new chapter. His appointment provides continuity during the transition, with his understanding of the club’s environment considered valuable as they adjust to the future without the long-serving manager.
Full name
Alan Ernest Devonshire
Date of birth
13 April 1956 (age 69)
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O’Brien joins as interim assistant, ensuring the staff group remains settled in the short term while the board plan a recruitment process for a permanent successor. The club’s priority will be maintaining stability after a challenging period that included relegation from the National League and a difficult adaptation to life at a lower tier.
For Devonshire, the final two matches offer an opportunity to conclude a remarkable managerial journey with a positive send-off. Across two spells, he has taken charge of more than 500 matches for Maidenhead United, built competitive squads on restricted budgets, and delivered achievements that reshaped expectations for a club long accustomed to life outside the national spotlight.
His departure marks the end of one of non-league football’s most significant modern managerial tenures. The club now enters a new period of planning while supporters prepare to say farewell to a figure who has defined an era at York Road.
