Dean Austin

Dean Barry Austin (born 26 April 1970) is an English football manager and former professional player. He is currently the head of recruitment at Coventry City. As a player, Austin was a defender who notably played in the Premier League for Tottenham Hotspur, making 124 appearances for the club over a six-year spell. He also played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, where he made the most appearances of his career. Austin also played professionally for Southend United and at non-league level for St Albans City and Woking. After retiring as a player, he became a manager and held coaching roles at various clubs including Southend United, Watford, Reading, Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers, and Notts County. Austin was appointed manager of Northampton Town in April 2018, but was dismissed in September of the same year.