Kevin Maher
| Date of birth | 17 October 1976 |
| Place of birth | Ilford |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Maher had a fantastic season for Southend United in 2000-01 when he was an inspiration to the side throughout the campaign.
Operating in a central midfield role his passing and tackling were inspired and he always worked hard for the team.
Although he only contributed a couple of goals he set up numerous opportunities for his colleagues.
Maher deservedly won the club's 'Player of the Year' award at the end of the season.
Maher signed a new two-year contract at Southend United in June 2004 that was extended to June 2008 in June 2006.
He joined Oldham Athletic in July 2008 with a one-year contract.
Maher joined Gillingham in July 2009 in a two-year deal.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 01 Jul 1995 | 23 Jan 1998 | |
| Southend United | 23 Jan 1998 | 30 Jun 2008 | |
| Gillingham | 07 Mar 2008 | 04 May 2008 | L |
| Oldham Athletic | 23 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Gillingham | 02 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Dagenham and Redbridge | 01 Aug 2011 | 30 Jun 2013 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | Southend United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Southend United | FA Cup | 4 |
3
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| 2000-01 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 5 | 1 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Southend United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 40 | 1 |
2 |
9
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1
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| 2001-02 | Southend United | FA Cup | 4 |
2
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| 2001-02 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 36 | 5 |
6
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| 2002-03 | Southend United | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 42 | 2 |
11
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | FA Cup | 5 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 7 |
2
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 42 | 1 |
8
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1
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| 2004-05 | Southend United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 7 |
2
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| 2004-05 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Southend United | League Two | 42 | 1 |
9
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1
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| 2004-05 | Southend United | League Two Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Southend United | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Southend United | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Southend United | League One | 44 | 1 |
9
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| 2006-07 | Southend United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Southend United | League Championship | 41 | 5 |
7
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1
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| 2006-07 | Southend United | League Cup | 5 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Gillingham | League One | 7 |
1
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1
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| 2007-08 | Southend United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Southend United | League One | 18 | 1 |
3
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| 2008-09 | Oldham Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Oldham Athletic | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Oldham Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Oldham Athletic | League One | 21 | 7 |
1 |
2
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| 2009-10 | Gillingham | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Gillingham | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Gillingham | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Gillingham | League One | 21 | 5 |
2
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| 2010-11 | Gillingham | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Gillingham | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Gillingham | League Two | 36 |
5
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| 2011-12 | Dagenham and Redbridge | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Dagenham and Redbridge | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Dagenham and Redbridge | League Two | 8 |
1
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| 2012-13 | Dagenham and Redbridge | League Two | 7 | 1 |
1
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1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-18 | 2 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 1994 | Sweden v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | UEFA U18 | Group 3 |
| 27 Sep 1994 | Republic of Ireland v Netherlands | L | 2-3 | UEFA U18 | Group 3 |
| 18 Oct 1994 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 4-1 | UEFA U18 | Group 3 |
| 26 Mar 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | L | 0-1 | U21 | |
| 01 Apr 1997 | North Macedonia v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 29 Apr 1997 | Romania v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 19 Aug 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Lithuania | W | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
| 09 Sep 1997 | Lithuania v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 8 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.