Kevan Brown

Kevan Barry Brown (born 2 January 1966) is an English retired professional footballer who played at full back in the Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion and Aldershot in the 1980s and 1990s, before a career in non-League football.

Football career Brown was born in Andover, Hampshire, the son of Peter Brown, the former Southampton forward, and his wife, June.

Brown joined Southampton as a trainee in 1982 after signing Associate School Boy Forms in 1979. He then signed as a professional in July 1984. He remained at The Dell until the spring of 1987, without breaking into the first team, although he made over 120 appearances for the reserves. In February 1987, he went on loan to Brighton and Hove Albion, with the deal being made permanent the following month with Brighton paying £10000 for his signature. Brown made his debut for Aldershot in a 1–0 victory over Sheffield United.

Brown then joined Woking in the Football Conference whom he helped win the FA Trophy in 1994 and 1995. In 1996–97, he formed a defensive partnership with Steve Foster which was described as "impeccable". In February 1997, Woking played Coventry City in the FA Cup with the first match at Highfield Road being drawn 1–1. In the replay at the Kingfield Stadium, an own goal by Steve Foster handed the match to Coventry. On 16 May 1997, Woking won the FA Trophy defeating Dagenham & Redbridge 1–0 in extra time. In August 1998, Woking arranged a testimonial match for Brown against West Ham United. Brown remained at Huish Park until March 2000 when he was released by new manager David Webb. He returned to Woking, to help the club avoid relegation from the Football Conference.

Honours Woking FA Trophy winners: 1994, 1995, 1997