Steve McGavin

Steven James McGavin (born 24 January 1969) is an English former professional footballer. He now works as head of national recruitment for Aston Villa Academy. Having previously held recruitment roles at both Norwich City and Ipswich Town.

Playing career Born in North Walsham, McGavin played non-League football for Sudbury Town in his late teens and early 20s, before being signed by Colchester United for £10,000 in July 1992. After scoring 17 goals in 58 games, he was signed by Birmingham City for £150,000 in January 1994. Stanway Rovers, Clacton Town, and Bury Town. McGavin also played amateur football for Real Benalmadena in Andalucia, Spain.

Coaching career McGavin was briefly player-manager of Harwich & Parkeston in the 2002–03 season.

In August 2012, McGavin was appointed head of academy recruitment at Ipswich Town. He joined Norwich City in 2017, and later Aston Villa in similar roles.

Personal life McGavin's youngest son, Brett McGavin, is also a footballer.

Honours Colchester United Football Conference: 1991–92 FA Trophy: 1991–92

Individual Non-League Player of the Year: 1991-92