Kevin Maher

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "other uses". Template:Use British English Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox football biography Kevin Andrew Maher (born 17 October 1976) is a former professional footballer and coach who played as a midfielder. He is head coach of National League side Southend United. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland internationally at youth levels U17 and U21.

Club career

Southend United

After beginning his career with Tottenham Hotspur,[1] Maher moved to Southend United on a free transfer on 23 January 1998. He quickly broke into the first team, making 18 appearances for the first-team that season. During the 1998–99 season, Maher scored his first career goal in a 1–1 draw with Rochdale.[2]

Over the next ten years Maher was a virtual ever-present for Southend, rising to be team captain and subsequently club captain. During this time he made more than 400 appearances for the club, and captained Southend to promotion twice, from League Two to the Championship, in successive seasons.

When, during the 2007–08 season it became clear that Maher was no longer an automatic first choice he chose to look for opportunities elsewhere. He left Southend just before he would have become entitled to a testimonial, to join fellow League One side, Gillingham, on loan for the remainder of the season.[3] In his two months with the Kent club, he made seven total appearances but did not score a goal.

Oldham Athletic

In the summer of 2008, Maher joined Oldham Athletic after he was released by Southend,[1] despite the confidence from Gillingham that he would sign with their club.[4] He immediately signed a one-year contract with the club.[1] On 9 August, he made his debut for Oldham in a 4–3 comeback victory versus Millwall.[5] He later scored his first goal for Oldham on 14 March 2009 versus Milton Keynes Dons. In the 4th minute, he scored from a free kick to give Oldham a 1–0 lead, though the team lost the game 6–2.[6] On 13 May, under new manager Dave Penney, Maher's contract was not renewed, resulting in his release from the club.[7]

Gillingham

In June 2009, he joined Gillingham on a two-year deal.[8]

Dagenham & Redbridge

In August 2011 Maher signed for Dagenham & Redbridge.[9] On 7 May 2013, he was released by the Daggers due to the expiry of his contract.[10]

International career

Born in England, Maher was eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland national team, and made four appearances for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team.

Coaching career

In June 2014 Maher was appointed head coach of Chelmsford City.[11] On 14 February 2015, Maher was an unused substitute in the Clarets' 2–0 defeat to Maidenhead United.[12]

In October 2015 Maher returned to Southend in a coaching capacity, assisting the under 21 and youth teams at the club and at the end of November 2015, he was appointed U21 manager of the club.[13] On 20 January 2016, Maher was named as Chelmsford City's caretaker manager after previous manager Mark Hawkes left the club,[14] On 26 February 2016, Maher was appointed Chelmsford City manager until the end of the season,[15] before being replaced by Rod Stringer during the summer break.

Bristol Rovers

In July 2019, Maher left his position at Southend and joined Bristol Rovers as a first team coach.[16] Following the departure of manager Graham Coughlan, followed by caretaker manager Joe Dunne, Maher was placed in temporary charge of Bristol Rovers,[17] overseeing a 0–0 draw with Peterborough United before Ben Garner was appointed as permanent manager.[18] In January 2020, Maher was again placed in charge of the first-team after manager Garner was granted a period of extended leave for personal reasons.[19]

Southend United

On 20 October 2021, Maher returned to Southend United, now in the National League, in the role of head coach, replacing Phil Brown. Darren Currie joined him as his assistant and former Southend teammate Mark Bentley joined as first team coach.[20] His opening match as manager ended in disappointment as he saw his side fall to a 3–0 defeat at fifth-placed Dagenham & Redbridge as the hosts scored three goals in six minutes.[21] Maher got a first win in his third game for the club when his side beat bottom side Dover Athletic 4–1 to move out of the relegation zone.[22]

Despite ongoing difficulties off the field, Maher ensured that his side maintained their impressive form. Following five wins from six matches, he was awarded the National League Manager of the Month award for February 2023 with Southend sitting in the play-off positions.[23]

In late October 2023, Maher was linked with the vacant managerial position at Gillingham, but Southend denied the League Two club permission to approach him.[24] Also in October 2023, Maher won a second Manager of the Month award, having accrued 13 points from five matches, conceding just one goal.[25] In December 2023, Maher signed a new "long-term" contract at Southend.[26]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Southend United 1997–98[27] Second Division 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 1
1998–99[28] Third Division 34 4 1 0 4 0 1Template:Efn 1 40 5
1999–2000[29] Third Division 24 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 25 0
2000–01[30] Third Division 41 2 4 0 2 0 6Template:Efn 0 53 2
2001–02[31] Third Division 36 5 4 0 1 0 1Template:Efn 0 42 5
2002–03[32] Third Division 42 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 47 2
2003–04[33] Third Division 42 1 5 0 1 1 7Template:Efn 0 55 2
2004–05[34] League Two 42 1 1 0 1 0 10Template:Efn 0 54 1
2005–06[35] League One 44 1 2 0 1 0 1Template:Efn 0 48 1
2006–07[36] Championship 41 5 3 1 5 0 — 49 6
2007–08[37] League One 19 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 23 0
Total 383 22 27 1 18 1 26 1 454 25
Gillingham (loan) 2007–08[37] League One 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Oldham Athletic 2008–09[38] League One 28 1 2 0 1 0 1Template:Efn 0 32 1
Gillingham 2009–10[39] League One 26 0 2 0 2 0 1Template:Efn 0 31 0
2010–11[40] League Two 36 0 0 0 1 0 1Template:Efn 0 38 0
Total 62 0 2 0 3 0 2 1 69 0
Dagenham & Redbridge 2011–12[41] League Two 8 0 1 0 0 0 1Template:Efn 0 10 0
2012–13[42] League Two 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Total 16 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 18 0
Bray Wanderers 2013[43] LOI Premier Division 6 0 0 0 — 2Template:Efn 0 8 0
Whitehawk 2013–14[44] Conference South 11 0 0 0 — 0 0 11 0
Career totals 513 23 32 1 22 1 32 1 599 26

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Managerial statistics

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Managerial record by team and tenure
Team From To Record
P W D L Win %
Bristol Rovers (caretaker) 21 December 2019 23 December 2019

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Southend United 20 October 2021 Present

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Total

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Honours

As a player

Southend United

Individual

As a manager

Individual

References

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