Paul Nevin

Paul Richard Nevin (born 23 June 1969) is a football coach and former player.

Playing career Nevin was born in Lewisham, London and began his playing career at Shrewsbury Town, before playing college soccer with Evansville Purple Aces whilst studying for a bachelor’s degree in communications at the University of Evansville in the United States. In 1991, Nevin returned to England, making eight Football League appearances for Carlisle United, as the club finished bottom of the Football League. Following his spell at Carlisle, Nevin joined Yeovil Town for two seasons, making 48 appearances in all competitions, before retiring from football at the age of 24, due to a back injury.

Coaching career Whilst at Yeovil, Nevin did volunteering at a children's home and took up a job as a social worker in Wandsworth. He continued with his football career working part-time for Fulham’s Centre of Excellence. He worked his way up at Craven Cottage becoming youth team coach, reserve team manager and by 2000 he was working under first-team manager Jean Tigana. Following his year in New Zealand, Nevin then took up a position at Aspire Academy in Qatar in 2007. He was responsible for developing players for Qatar's junior and senior national teams, while also being involved in coach development. After five years in the Middle East, Nevin returned to the Premier League as head of coaching at Norwich City and later became First team coach. Nevin remained with the Three Lions through to their third-place finish at the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals.

In February 2020, Nevin was appointed as first team coach at West Ham United. On 31 August 2021, it was confirmed that Nevin had returned to the England coaching staff alongside his West Ham duties. Nevin left West Ham in July 2023 to join Strasbourg.

On 23 August 2024, Nevin was placed in charge of England U20s on an interim basis. Nevin left his role at Stoke in February 2026.

Honours England UEFA Nations League third place: 2019