Gavin Maguire
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Gavin Terence Maguire is an English
-born Welsh
former professional footballer and Wales
international.
, moving to Defence
when the clubs regular centre back suffered a broken ankle. He signed for Queens Park Rangers
, after being recommended to one of the clubs scouts, and made his debut in a 1–0 win over Oxford United
at the age of 18 in Division One
. Maguire was taken to court later in his career for a tackle during his time with Queens Park Rangers which ultimately lead to the retirement of Danny Thomas
, resulting in an out-of-court settlement of £130,000.
He went on to make 40 league appearances at Loftus Road
before moving to Portsmouth
in January 1989 for a fee of £175,000. After several years at Fratton Park
, Maguire suffered a serious knee injury and, after being unable to win his place in the back, he spent time on loan with Newcastle United
before joining Millwall
in March 1993. However, he struggled to return to full fitness and, after a short period on loan at Scarborough
, retired from professional football at the age of 26.
and Republic of Ireland
through his parents. He eventually decided to play for Wales, making his international debut on 6 September 1989 in a 1–0 defeat to Finland
as a substitute in place of Peter Nicholas
. He played in Wales' next four matches before winning his final two caps fifteen months later, making his last appearance on 16 October 1991 in a 4–1 defeat to Germany
.
for over a year before returning to England where he worked as a personal trainer for two years. After a friend suggested moving into hairdressing, he undertook a nine month course and now runs his own hairdressing business in Somerset
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
-born Welsh
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
former professional footballer and Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
international.
Club career
Maguire began his career as a forward with NorthwoodNorthwood F.C.
Northwood F.C. is an English football club based in Northwood in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They play their home games at Northwood Park Stadium...
, moving to Defence
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
when the clubs regular centre back suffered a broken ankle. He signed for Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
, after being recommended to one of the clubs scouts, and made his debut in a 1–0 win over Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
at the age of 18 in Division One
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
. Maguire was taken to court later in his career for a tackle during his time with Queens Park Rangers which ultimately lead to the retirement of Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas (footballer born 1961)
Daniel Joseph Thomas is a former professional footballer most notable for helping Tottenham Hotspur win the 1984 UEFA Cup, despite missing his penalty in the shootout in the final against Anderlecht.-Club career:He made his debut for Coventry City during the 1979/80 season, making 3 appearances...
, resulting in an out-of-court settlement of £130,000.
He went on to make 40 league appearances at Loftus Road
Loftus Road
Loftus Road is a football stadium in Shepherd's Bush, London. It is home to the English football team Queens Park Rangers of the Premier League and has a capacity of around 18,500. The four stands are called the Loftus Road End , Ellerslie Road Stand, South Africa Road Stand and the School End,...
before moving to Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
in January 1989 for a fee of £175,000. After several years at Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
, Maguire suffered a serious knee injury and, after being unable to win his place in the back, he spent time on loan with Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
before joining Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
in March 1993. However, he struggled to return to full fitness and, after a short period on loan at Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
, retired from professional football at the age of 26.
International career
Born in England, Maguire was also eligible to represent both WalesWales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
and Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
through his parents. He eventually decided to play for Wales, making his international debut on 6 September 1989 in a 1–0 defeat to Finland
Finland national football team
The Finland national football team represents Finland in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Association of Finland....
as a substitute in place of Peter Nicholas
Peter Nicholas (footballer)
Peter Nicholas is a Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international, now football manager.He was capped 73 times at senior level for Wales between 1979 and 1991.-Crystal Palace:...
. He played in Wales' next four matches before winning his final two caps fifteen months later, making his last appearance on 16 October 1991 in a 4–1 defeat to Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
.
After football
Following his retirement, Maguire travelled the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for over a year before returning to England where he worked as a personal trainer for two years. After a friend suggested moving into hairdressing, he undertook a nine month course and now runs his own hairdressing business in Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
.