[4] Following his spell at Carlisle, Nevin joined Yeovil Town for two seasons, making 48 appearances in all competitions,[5][6] before retiring from football at the age of 24, due to injury.

[7] Nevin began his coaching career at Fulham in the United Kingdom, where he spent eight years in several roles, including academy and reserve team manager.

He then accepted an invitation to improve the fortunes of the struggling New Zealand Knights, who competed in the Australian Hyundai A League.

Nevin has coached in Africa, China and Brazil, and was also a regular guest presenter on the Al Jazeera Sports Channel.

Following a successful five years in the Middle East, Nevin returned to the Premier League as head of coaching at Norwich City.