Graham Coughlan backs Kevin Maher to be next Southend United boss
Coughlan, who is now manager of Mansfield Town, spent eight years working with Blues and he opted to take Maher with him after he was named Bristol Rovers boss in January 2019. “Kev was brilliant for me when I was with the Shrimpers,” said Coughlan. “Getting him in to take the 23s was massive for us and he worked with the first team too. I’ve seen his qualities, including his man management, his coaching quality and the skill set he possesses so we got him on board at Bristol Rovers. He did a brilliant job for us, hence our league position which Kev had a big part to play in. And I would also have taken him to Mansfield with me had it been possible.”
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