Gavin Mahon

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Personal information
Gavin Mahon
Date of birth	2 January 1977
Place of birth	Birmingham, UK
Height	6'1
Playing position	Centre Midfield
Club information
Current club	Watford
Number	8
Youth clubs
1995–1996	Wolves
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1996–1998 1998–2002 2002–	Hereford United Brentford Watford	069 (4) 141 (8) 161 (6)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:00, 9 April 2007 (UTC). * Appearances (Goals)

Gavin Mahon (born 2 January 1977 in Birmingham) is a professional English football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Watford F.C.

Mahon was a trainee with Wolves but did not do enough to secure a professional deal with the club. He was picked up on a free transfer by Hereford United in 1996 and spent two and a half seasons at Edgar Street. In all he made 83 competitive appearances and scored 4 goals for the Bulls, indeed he played in every league game in 1997-98. His performances impressed Brentford manager Ray Lewington who signed him for a nominal fee of £50,000, which eventually increased to £130,000 under the terms of the transfer deal. Mahon went on to make over 150 appearances for Brentford over a 4 year period before attracting the attentions of Championship side Watford. Mahon joined Watford in March 2002 for £150,000 and found himself part of a struggling side. He was initially brought into Watford as a utility player but quickly carved out a role as a strong defensive midfielder, cutting off his trademark dreadlocks in favour of a shaven head.

Mahon was one of several players who took a voluntary pay cut during Watford's financial troubles in the post-Vialli era and became a much respected figure among the fans for doing so. Following the departure of Sean Dyche under Aidy Boothroyd, Mahon was installed as captain and his play has continued to go from strength to strength. His leadership and combative nature became a key part of Watford's Championship campaign in 2005/2006 season which ended with him lifting the play-off trophy after a 3-0 defeat of Leeds. After gaining promotion Mahon signed a two year contract extension at Watford, which will take him through to the end of the 2008/2009 season as a Watford player.

Mahon is an avid follower of Birmingham City F.C and attends games where he can.