Came through the Spurs youth system as a defender, winning Republic of Ireland Under-21 honours, but unable to break into the first team squad, Kevin made the switch to Southend United in 1998.
Turned into a midfielder and made captain, Maher has played over 300 games for the Shrimpers, seeing them into the Championship, through successive promotions from League Two and One, although relegated back to League One at the end of the 2006-07 season.
Went on loan to Gillingham from March 2008 until the end of that season.