Kevin Nugent (footballer)
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Kevin Patrick Nugent is an English
former professional footballer and current assistant manager of Leyton Orient
.
in the 1980s and made over 100 appearances in all competitions for the club, spending time on loan at Cork City
during the 1988–89 season. After finishing the 1991–92 season as the club's top scorer, he signed for Plymouth Argyle
in March 1992 for a transfer fee of £200,000 and made over 100 appearances for Plymouth. In September 1995, he moved to Bristol City
for a fee of £75,000, although first-team opportunities were more limited.
Nugent signed for Cardiff City
in June 1997 for a transfer fee of £65,000. After an injury hit first year at Ninian Park
, Nugent enjoyed a strong second year, being awarded the club's player of the year award. He also later captained the side before an Achilles injury saw him lose his place in the side and later leave on a free transfer in January 2002 to return to Leyton Orient
, where his career had begun.
In January 2003, Nugent signed for Swansea City
on loan, making the move permanent a month later. He was released by the club's new manager Kenny Jackett
in June 2004 but a week later, he was surprisingly re-signed as a player and also appointed assistant manager.
Including his appearances on loan, to the end of the 2005–06 season, Nugent had played 83 games for Swansea City in all competitions and had scored 19 goals. He retained his player registration, allowing him to play during injury crises, although he played only once during the 2005–06 season.
Kevin is an ex-pupil of Saint Ignatius College, Enfield
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at Swansea City
. When Jackett was sacked on 15 February 2007, Nugent became caretaker manager for two matches earning just one point. With Roberto Martínez
taking over, and wanting to bring his own men in, Nugent's future was unclear until Martinez offered him the position of chief scout.
In June 2007, Nugent returned to his playing roots and became the Leyton Orient Youth Team manager, before progressing to assistant manager under Martin Ling
. When Ling was sacked on 18 January 2009, Nugent took over as caretaker manager and in his four games in charge, won once, a shock win at promotion chasing Milton Keynes Dons. Soon after though Geraint Williams
was installed as Leyton Orient's new manager, with Nugent retaining his role as assistant manager. On 3 April 2010 Geraint Williams was sacked as manager of Leyton Orient and Nugent was once again installed as Caretaker Manager, remaining in charge for a 2–1 defeat to Southampton
before returning to his role as assistant manager following the appointment of Russell Slade
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer and current assistant manager of Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
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Playing career
Nugent began his career at Leyton OrientLeyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in the 1980s and made over 100 appearances in all competitions for the club, spending time on loan at Cork City
Cork City F.C.
Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
during the 1988–89 season. After finishing the 1991–92 season as the club's top scorer, he signed for Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
in March 1992 for a transfer fee of £200,000 and made over 100 appearances for Plymouth. In September 1995, he moved to Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
for a fee of £75,000, although first-team opportunities were more limited.
Nugent signed for Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in June 1997 for a transfer fee of £65,000. After an injury hit first year at Ninian Park
Ninian Park
Ninian Park was a football stadium in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales. Until 2009, it was the home ground of Cardiff City F.C., who compete in the English Football League Championship...
, Nugent enjoyed a strong second year, being awarded the club's player of the year award. He also later captained the side before an Achilles injury saw him lose his place in the side and later leave on a free transfer in January 2002 to return to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
, where his career had begun.
In January 2003, Nugent signed for Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
on loan, making the move permanent a month later. He was released by the club's new manager Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett is a former Wales international football player, who has since moved into management. He is the current manager of Millwall, the longest serving manager in the Football League Championship and eleventh longest serving manager in England.A skilful player, equally at home in defence or...
in June 2004 but a week later, he was surprisingly re-signed as a player and also appointed assistant manager.
Including his appearances on loan, to the end of the 2005–06 season, Nugent had played 83 games for Swansea City in all competitions and had scored 19 goals. He retained his player registration, allowing him to play during injury crises, although he played only once during the 2005–06 season.
Kevin is an ex-pupil of Saint Ignatius College, Enfield
London Borough of Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. It borders the London Boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest...
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Management career
Nugent started his coaching career as assistant manager to Kenny JackettKenny Jackett
Kenny Jackett is a former Wales international football player, who has since moved into management. He is the current manager of Millwall, the longest serving manager in the Football League Championship and eleventh longest serving manager in England.A skilful player, equally at home in defence or...
at Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
. When Jackett was sacked on 15 February 2007, Nugent became caretaker manager for two matches earning just one point. With Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martínez Montoliú is a Spanish former professional footballer and is currently manager of Wigan Athletic.Martínez played as a midfielder and began his career at lower league Spanish side CF Balaguer. Two years later he went to English Division Three side Wigan Athletic...
taking over, and wanting to bring his own men in, Nugent's future was unclear until Martinez offered him the position of chief scout.
In June 2007, Nugent returned to his playing roots and became the Leyton Orient Youth Team manager, before progressing to assistant manager under Martin Ling
Martin Ling
Martin Ling is an English football manager and former player, who is currently manager of Torquay United in League Two. He played in over 100 Football League matches for Exeter City, Southend United, Swindon Town and Leyton Orient, before moving into management where he led Orient for over five...
. When Ling was sacked on 18 January 2009, Nugent took over as caretaker manager and in his four games in charge, won once, a shock win at promotion chasing Milton Keynes Dons. Soon after though Geraint Williams
Geraint Williams
David Geraint Williams is a former professional footballer who also played for Wales. He has also managed Colchester United and Leyton Orient.- Career :...
was installed as Leyton Orient's new manager, with Nugent retaining his role as assistant manager. On 3 April 2010 Geraint Williams was sacked as manager of Leyton Orient and Nugent was once again installed as Caretaker Manager, remaining in charge for a 2–1 defeat to Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
before returning to his role as assistant manager following the appointment of Russell Slade
Russell Slade
Russell Slade is an English football manager currently in charge of League One side Leyton Orient.-Notts County:Slade was assistant manager to Mick Walker at Notts County, and took over as caretaker manager when Walker was sacked in September 1994. When County appointed Howard Kendall as manager...
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Managerial statistics
| Team | Country | From | To | Record | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||||
| Swansea City Swansea City A.F.C. Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position... (caretaker) |
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15 February 2007 | 24 February 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... (caretaker) |
 |
18 January 2009 | 5 February 2009 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Leyton Orient Leyton Orient F.C. Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63... (caretaker) |
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3 April 2010 | 5 April 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||