15 Facts About Kevin Maher

Kevin Andrew Maher was born on 17 October 1976 and is a former professional footballer and coach who played as a midfielder.

Kevin Maher is head coach of National League side Southend United.

Kevin Maher quickly broke into the first team, making 18 appearances for the first-team that season.

Kevin Maher 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.

Kevin Maher immediately signed a one-year contract with the club.

Kevin Maher later scored his first goal for Oldham on 14 March 2009 versus Milton Keynes Dons.

In June 2014 Kevin Maher was appointed head coach of Chelmsford City.

In October 2015 Kevin 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.

On 20 January 2016, Kevin Maher was named as Chelmsford City's caretaker manager after previous manager Mark Hawkes left the club, On 26 February 2016, Kevin Maher was appointed Chelmsford City manager until the end of the season, before being replaced by Rod Stringer during the summer break.

In July 2019, Kevin Maher left his position at Southend and joined Bristol Rovers as a first team coach.

In January 2020, Kevin Maher was again placed in charge of the first-team after manager Garner was granted a period of extended leave for personal reasons.

On 20 October 2021, Kevin Maher returned to Southend United, now in the National League, in the role of head coach, replacing Phil Brown.

In late October 2023, Kevin Maher was linked with the vacant managerial position at Gillingham, but Southend denied the League Two club permission to approach him.

Also in October 2023, Kevin Maher won a second Manager of the Month award, having accrued 13 points from five matches, conceding just one goal.

In December 2023, Kevin Maher signed a new "long-term" contract at Southend.