Kevin Horlock

Kevin Horlock is a football manager and former professional midfielder, known for his time with Manchester City and Northern Ireland, who now leads Maldon & Tiptree F.C. After making a significant impact during his youth career at West Ham United from 1989 to 1991, Kevin Horlock launched his senior professional career as a midfielder with Swindon Town in August 1992. During his five seasons with Swindon, which included a single season in the Premier League (1993-1994), Horlock demonstrated exceptional versatility across midfield and at left-back, scoring 26 goals in 200 appearances. His performance led to a move to Manchester City in January 1997, becoming Frank Clark’s first signing for a transfer fee between £1.25 million and £1.5 million.

He subsequently joined Doncaster Rovers in 2006. Concurrently with his club career, Horlock was a significant international presence, earning 32 caps for Northern Ireland between 1995 and 2002 before officially retiring from international football in 2003. Transitioning from player to coach and manager, Horlock leveraged his extensive on-field experience. He served as player/assistant manager and later manager for Needham Market, where he also established the club’s academy in 2010.

Building on this success, Kevin Horlock is set to return to Maldon & Tiptree F.C. in February 2025, taking on the role of First Team Manager once again, underscoring his proven leadership and strategic capabilities within professional football management.