You've been Devonshired - a tribute to Alan Devonshire - LIVE

NOV 28, 20253 MIN
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You've been Devonshired - a tribute to Alan Devonshire - LIVE

NOV 28, 20253 MIN

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<p>In the summer of 2025, at Football in Berkshire&#39;s request, Chris Lambert of Burghfield Uncommon wrote and performed a song in tribute of the act of Devonshiring.</p><p>The term &quot;You&#39;ve been Devonshired&quot; related to the Maidenhead United managers knack for his unfashionable part-time side to regularly surprise and disappoint famous old Football League sides who dropped into the National League.</p><p>The most famous being to spoil new Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney first visit to watch the Dragons in the UK - <a href="https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/features/fun-stuff/58876/the-maidenhead-united-fan-more-famous-than-ryan-reynolds-and-rob-mcelhenney-put-together/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Maidenhead winning 3-2</a>. The absolute gall of the man.</p><p>With &#39;Dev&#39; stepping down at the weekend, we thought it only right we should publish the song on our Spotify channel.</p><p>You&#39;ve Been Devonshired was recorded live at the Berkshire Football Awards 2025 at Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading.</p><p>More details on <a href="https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/news/football-news/90103/alan-devonshires-maidenhead-united-farewell-the-era-of-devonshiring-is-almost-over/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Alan Devonshire&#39;s final game here</a>.</p>