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United Kingdom 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.
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Born on November 1, 1972, in Erith, England, Kevin Horlock embarked on his professional football career as a midfielder. He began his youth career at West Ham United from 1989 to 1991. Horlock’s senior career started with Swindon Town in August 1992, where he played for five seasons, including a single season in the Premier League (1993-1994). He became known for his versatility, capable of playing across the midfield or at left-back, and scored 26 goals in 200 appearances for Swindon Town before moving to Manchester City in January 1997.
At Manchester City, Horlock made a significant impact, playing in three different divisions, including the Premier League. He was Frank Clark’s first signing for the club, with a transfer fee between £1.25 million and £1.5 million. A key moment in his career was the 1999 play-off final against Gillingham, where he scored the first goal in a comeback victory for Manchester City. Horlock played 232 league and cup appearances for Manchester City, scoring 44 goals over seven years. After his tenure at Manchester City, he moved to West Ham United in August 2003, followed by Ipswich Town in July 2004, and Doncaster Rovers in 2006. He earned 32 caps for Northern Ireland between 1995 and 2002 before retiring from international football in 2003.
Following his playing career, Horlock transitioned into management and coaching. He served as player/assistant manager and later manager for Needham Market, where he also established the club’s academy in 2010. He managed Chatham Town from 2015 to 2016 and had a previous successful spell as manager of Maldon & Tiptree F.C. from 2016 to 2018, achieving an impressive 51% win percentage. He also held coaching roles with Colchester United’s under-18 and under-23 teams and served as assistant manager for the Northern Ireland under-21 team. In February 2020, he was appointed manager of Needham Market, leading them to the Southern Premier Division Central title in the 2023–24 season. In February 2025, Horlock returned to Maldon & Tiptree F.C. as their First Team Manager.
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