Dean Austin
Football Manager and Player
Born
April 26th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A former footballer who played primarily as a defender, he began his professional career at Tottenham Hotspur and went on to play for clubs such as Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion. Transitioning into management, he took charge of teams including the youth team at Tottenham and later served as a coach at various clubs. Austin had a notable tenure in lower league football, contributing to player development and team strategies.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur
Managed youth teams at Tottenham
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