Career
Dubliner Howlett joined Brighton in the early 1980s from Coventry City. Before that he played for Home Farm. The highlight of his Brighton career came in the 1983 final against Manchester United, where he crossed for Gordon Smith to head the first goal in a match that ended 2–2.
Howlett, whose playing career was hampered by injuries, later joined Bournemouth (1984-1988) and York City (1988-1991), and played on loan for Aldershot (1987) and Chester City (1987-1988).
Also scored once in four appearances for the Republic of Ireland U21 scoring once. He later returned to Ireland to play for Shelbourne, making his League of Ireland debut on 1 March 1991.
He later had a spell on the coaching staff with Bohemian Football Club under Stephen Kenny and Gareth Farrelly and was caretaker manager of the club between Kenny"s departure and Farrelly"s arrival. He later played in the Irish League for Crusaders.
Howlett currently manages Drumcondra F.C. in the Leinster Senior League.
