Devlin’s Dream Realized…
The midfielder is overjoyed with his match-winning goal against Reading.
Terry Devlin’s recent achievement is etched firmly in his memory. Portsmouth had clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit against Reading, entering halftime on level terms after goals by Tino Anjorin and Colby Bishop.
Early in the second half, Bishop redirected a precise cross from Jack Sparkes toward the young Northern Irish player, who promptly volleyed the ball into the net’s top corner. Nearly 3,000 devoted away fans erupted in celebration as Devlin secured three vital points on his inaugural league start for the club.
Reflecting on the moment, Devlin said, “I haven’t fully grasped it yet, but the sensation of that goal and the thunderous cheers from the fans were truly remarkable. Sometimes, Colby might have gone for goal himself, but he nodded it down, and I was there to finish it.”
He added, “I’ve been diligently working with Zesh after training, perfecting my timing to make those crucial runs into the penalty area. I missed a few opportunities before, but this time, I seized the chance. I doubt I’ll forget this experience anytime soon – it will take something truly extraordinary to top it.”
Devlin continued, “Scoring my first league goal in my first start during my debut year in English football is a dream come true for me. I was taken by surprise when I was informed that I would be in the starting lineup on Thursday, especially after being left out on Tuesday night. It’s all about the collective effort if we aim for promotion. You have to be prepared for your moment, and fortunately, I was ready for this one. I slept well the night before and eagerly anticipated taking the field.”
He concluded, “We have confidence in our abilities as a team and knew we could stage a comeback. We simply switched our mindset and were convinced we could win the game.”
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