28 Facts About Graham Coughlan

Graham Coughlan was born on 18 November 1974 and is an Irish professional football manager and former player who played as a centre back.

Graham Coughlan is manager of National League club Boston United.

Graham Coughlan joined Livingston in 1999 and his performances for the Scottish club led to a transfer to Plymouth Argyle two years later.

Graham Coughlan was an integral member of the squad that won two Football League divisional championships between 2002 and 2004, and was a favourite among supporters for his uncompromising style of play at the heart of their defence.

Graham Coughlan joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2005, before dropping down to League Two to play for Rotherham United.

Graham Coughlan moved on to Shrewsbury Town a year later and combined playing duties with coaching their young players.

Graham Coughlan signed for Southend United in July 2010, taking up a coaching position at the club in 2013, before going on to manage Bristol Rovers and Mansfield Town.

Graham Coughlan started his playing career at Leinster Senior League side Cherry Orchard, he then briefly moved to League of Ireland club Bray Wanderers.

Graham Coughlan spent two successful seasons at Livingston before moving back to England to Devon club Plymouth Argyle.

Graham Coughlan played a key role in Plymouth's Championship-winning teams for Division Three, where he was top goalscorer, and Division Two where he was named as Division Two's Player of the year.

Graham Coughlan was voted the club's player of the year in 2002 and was named in the greatest Plymouth Team by fans to mark the club's first 100 years as a professional club.

Graham Coughlan was Vice-Captain of Plymouth and his influence and stature was missed for nearly two seasons in their defence after he was sold to Sheffield Wednesday which they then managed to fill with Krisztian Timar.

In March 2007, Graham Coughlan was allowed compassionate leave following the death of his brother.

Graham Coughlan missed five games, and on his return was made train with the youth team by Brian Laws so he asked to be sent on loan after failing to feature for the first team under new boss Brian Laws.

Graham Coughlan immediately managed to agree a deal to stay at Burnley until the end of the season.

On 4 July 2007, Graham Coughlan was released by Sheffield Wednesday after being deemed surplus to requirements.

On 30 July 2008, Graham Coughlan signed a two-year contract with Shrewsbury for an undisclosed fee.

Graham Coughlan was released from his contract on 14 May 2010.

On 6 August 2010, Graham Coughlan signed a one-year deal with Southend United, he will take on the role of reserve team manager.

Graham Coughlan made his debut on 10 August 2010 against Bristol City in the League Cup, and his league debut against Port Vale on 21 August 2010.

Graham Coughlan's playing contract was due to expire on 30 June 2013.

On 20 June 2013, Graham Coughlan signed a new deal to take up the role of first team coach, thus bringing the end to his player career.

In 2018, Graham Coughlan joined Bristol Rovers as a defensive coach.

On 17 December 2019, Graham Coughlan decided to accept an offer to become new manager of League Two Mansfield Town.

On 22 March 2021, Graham Coughlan joined Sheffield United U23 as a coach until the end of the season, along with Darren Currie.

On 20 June 2024, Graham Coughlan departed the club by mutual consent.

On 19 November 2024, Graham Coughlan was appointed manager of National League side Boston United, the side sitting in 23rd position at the time of his appointment, seven points from safety.

Graham Coughlan was named National League Manager of the Month for March 2025 following a run of twenty points from nine matches, leading the Pilgrims outside of the relegation zone having been twelve points from safety at the start of the month.