Background
O'Callaghan was born in Havering on the 19 October 1961 to Paddy and Barbara O'Callaghan.
O'Callaghan was born in Havering on the 19 October 1961 to Paddy and Barbara O'Callaghan.
O'Callaghan enjoyed two spells at as well as stints at and Southend. His most successful years came after transferring to for a record breaking £250,000 in 1980, joining Bobby Robson's revolution at the club. He played a small role in their 1981 UEFA Cup winning season justifying a call up to the Irish national team, who he represented on 21 occasions, scoring twice.
They stayed there for two years, and he stayed with them for a season after relegation. A knee injury brought his career to an abrupt end in 1994. Following his playing career Kevin came into his own as a coach, at he helped plenty of talented youngsters reach their full potential including the likes of Tim Cahill.
O'Callaghan appeared in the 1981 movie Escape to Victory, cast in the unfamiliar role of goalkeeper alongside Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone and Pelé.
