Chris Maguire

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Chris Maguire

Maguire playing for Aberdeen
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Maguire[1]
Date of birth (1989-01-16) 16 January 1989
Place of birthBellshill, Scotland
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing positionStriker / Winger
Club information
Current clubSheffield Wednesday
Number18
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2005–2011Aberdeen131(16)
2010→ Kilmarnock (loan)14(4)
2011–2012Derby County7(1)
2012→ Portsmouth (loan)11(3)
2012–Sheffield Wednesday18(7)
2013→ Coventry City (loan)3(2)
National team‡
2004Scotland U162(0)
2007Scotland U193(1)
2008–2010Scotland U2111(6)
2011–Scotland2(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:43, 25 January 2014 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 31 May 2011

Christopher "Chris" Maguire (born 16 January 1989) is a Scottish professional footballer who currently plays for Sheffield Wednesday.

Club career

Aberdeen

Maguire made his debut for Aberdeen on 7 May 2006, coming on as a substitute in their final match of the 2005–06 season, where he set up John Stewart for the equaliser in a 2–2 draw against SPL champions Celtic, his lifelong heroes. His first starting appearance in the senior team was on 26 December against Kilmarnock, where he also scored his first senior goal in the sixth minute.

The following season, Maguire scored some vital goals, including a 94th-minute winner in a thrilling 4–3 match against Inverness CT on 29 March 2008 and a brace in the 2–1 win over Falkirk five days later. On 16 July 2008, Maguire signed a three-year contract extension with the Dons.[2]

In February 2009, having been regularly kept out of the starting eleven by first-choice striking pair Darren Mackie and Lee Miller, Maguire requested to go out on loan in search of regular first team football. After this request was promptly turned down, Maguire scored two goals in Aberdeen's 5–0 Scottish Cup victory over East Fife.[3]

Kilmarnock (loan)

During the January transfer window in 2010, Maguire moved on loan to Kilmarnock, reuniting him with former Aberdeen boss Jimmy Calderwood. On his debut against Celtic, he scored the only goal of the game to gave Kilmarnock their first league win in eight games.[4] He scored 4 goals in 14 games to help Kilmarnock stay in the Scottish Premier League.

Derby County

On 1 June 2011, it was announced Maguire would sign for English Championship side Derby County on the expiration of his Aberdeen contract, having agreed a three-year deal with Derby.[5] The transfer was formally completed on 29 June when Derby agreed a compensation package with Aberdeen, speculated to be in the region of £400,000.[6] Maguire's first start, and first goal, came on 29 October, in a 3–1 win over Portsmouth.[7] He was subsequently praised for his patience and work ethic by first-team coach Andy Garner, having been kept out of the team by the form of fellow strikers Jamie Ward, Theo Robinson and Steve Davies.[8] However, he failed to cement a place in the first team, finding himself behind strikers Theo Robinson, Steve Davies, Jamie Ward and youth product Callum Ball. Maguire scored a hat-trick against Pinxton in a 4–0 win during the quarter final of the Derbyshire Senior Cup.[9]

Portsmouth (loan)

On 9 March 2012, Maguire joined Championship strugglers Portsmouth on a month-long emergency loan.[10] He wore the number 22 shirt during his time at Fratton Park. Maguire scored his first Portsmouth goal in his side's 4–1 victory over Birmingham City at Fratton Park on 20 March 2012.[11] Maguire received praise from Portsmouth manager Michael Appleton for his role in a 2–0 win against Hull City on 27 March 2012[12] and hoped for an extension to his loan.[13] After one month at Pompey, the club extended Maguire's loan until the end of the season.[14] Maguire impressed for Portsmouth where he scored 3 goals in 11 appearances, and picked up the clubs Player of the Month award in the game against parent club Derby County (a game which Maguire was ineligible to play in) on 21 April 2012,[15] a game which saw Portsmouth relegated in a 2–1 defeat.[16]

Sheffield Wednesday

On 22 May 2012, Maguire was transfer listed by Derby.[17] Newly promoted to the Championship Sheffield Wednesday had two bids rejected to buy Maguire in May 2012.[18] On 21 June 2012, it was announced that Maguire joined Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year deal.[19] He made his Owls debut in the 4–2 League Cup win over Oldham Athletic on 13 August. However Maguire had to wait until 16 March 2013 for another league appearance in the 0–2 defeat against Cardiff City when right midfielder Michail Antonio was brought down and injured, Maguire came on as substitute. Maguire made his second league appearance, again as substitute in the 81st minute in the 2–1 victory against South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley. Maguire made a fourth appearance for the Owls in a 3–2 victory over Blackburn Rovers, Maguire made his appearance replacing Jermaine Johnson in the 84th minute. Maguire came on as substitute and grabbed a late 6-yard goal in the 90+2-minute in his first goal for the Owls against Millwall in 1–2 away victory on 9 April 2013.

Coventry City (loan)

On 28 November 2013, Maguire signed on loan for Coventry City until 5 January 2014.[20] He made is Sky Blues debut on 30 November away to Milton Keynes Dons, replacing Carl Baker in the 65th minute. He scored two free-kicks in the 86th & 90th minute to win the game for Coventry City.[21] Maguire was recalled by caretaker manager Stuart Gray, for Sheffield Wednesday's Boxing Day fixture against Blackburn Rovers.

Career statistics

As of 22 December 2013[22]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Aberdeen 2005–06 Scottish Premier League1000000010
2006–07 Scottish Premier League191201000221
2007–08 Scottish Premier League284300040354
2008–09 Scottish Premier League313321100356
2009–10 Scottish Premier League171101020211
2010–11 Scottish Premier League3575441004412
Kilmarnock (loan) 2009–10 Scottish Premier League144000000144
Aberdeen Total 13116146726015824
Derby County 2011–12 Championship7100110082
Portsmouth (loan) 2011–12 Championship113000000113
Derby County Total 7100110082
Sheffield Wednesday 2012–13 Championship101103000141
2013–14 Championship6500100075
Coventry City (loan) 2013–14 League One3200000032
Sheffield Wednesday Total 131104000181
Career totals 179271561236021236
A. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances (including substitutes) and goals in the 2007–08 UEFA Cup & 2009–10 UEFA Europa League.

International career

Maguire was a regular member of the Scottish under-21 team. He scored a goal from the halfway line immediately after the restart in the qualifying match for Euro 2011 against Iceland.[23]

In February 2011, Maguire won his first cap for Scotland in a 3–0 win over Northern Ireland in the 2011 Nations Cup in Dublin.[24]

Personal life

In April 2008, Maguire appeared on Soccer AM's Skills School, where two players are picked to demonstrate a variety of skills as they battle against each other in front of their team-mates. Maguire was chosen as the winner over Callum McRobbie. Aberdeen fans call him 'Bebo' after his profile on the social networking site of the same name was allegedly hacked into. In February 2007, Maguire's profile was seen to leave abusive comments on a friend's page about Rangers players, Barry Ferguson and Alan Hutton.[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 24. Retrieved 23 June 2013. 
  2. ↑ "Maguire signs on". afc.co.uk (Aberdeen F.C.). 16 July 2008. Retrieved 21 June 2012. 
  3. ↑ "Maguire loan bid blocked by Jimmy". Evening Express (Aberdeen Journals). 7 February 2009. 
  4. ↑ "Kilmarnock 1–0 Celtic". BBC Sport. 2 February 2010. 
  5. ↑ Third, Paul (1 June 2011). "Dons will reject Derby offer as Maguire signs". The Press and Journal (Aberdeen Journals). 
  6. ↑ "Derby County seal Chris Maguire deal with Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Maguire's Relief After First Start". dcfc.co.uk (Derby County F.C.). 31 October 2011. 
  8. ↑ "Patient Maguire Earns Garner Praise". dcfc.co.uk (Derby County F.C.). 1 November 2011. 
  9. ↑ "Maguire treble as Rams stroll in Derbyshire Cup". thisisderbyshire.co.uk (Derby Telegraph). 19 January 2012. 
  10. ↑ "Maguire Joins Portsmouth on Loan". dcfc.co.uk (Derby County F.C.). 9 March 2012. 
  11. ↑ "Portsmouth 4–1 Birmingham". BBC Sport. 20 March 2012. 
  12. ↑ "Appleton savours superb showing". The Football League. 28 March 2012. 
  13. ↑ "Appleton hopes to keep Maguire". Sky Sports (British Sky Broadcasting). 29 March 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Maguire Extends Stay". portsmouthfc.co.uk (Portsmouth F.C.). 4 April 2012. 
  15. ↑ "Chris Maguire collected Portsmouth's player of the month award". thisisderbyshire.co.uk (Derby Telegraph). 23 April 2012. 
  16. ↑ "Portsmouth 1–2 Derby County". dcfc.co.uk (Derby County F.C.). 21 April 2012. 
  17. ↑ "Clough Confirms Davies Could Leave". dcfc.co.uk (Derby County F.C.). 22 May 2012. 
  18. ↑ "Derby County reject two bids for forward Chris Maguire". thisisderbyshire.co.uk (Derby Telegraph). 29 May 2012. 
  19. ↑ "Wednesday sign international striker". swfc.co.uk (Sheffield Wednesday F.C.). 21 June 2012. 
  20. ↑ "Chris Maguire completes Sky Blues loan". Coventry City FC. 28 November 2013. 
  21. ↑ "'The perfect end to score at' – Maguire". Coventry City FC. 30 November 2013. 
  22. ↑ Chris Maguire career stats at Soccerbase
  23. ↑ Murray, Keir (11 October 2010). "Scotland U21 1–2 Iceland U21 (2–4 on agg)". BBC Sport. 
  24. ↑ McCaig, Alvin (9 February 2011). "Scotland 3–0 Northern Ireland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 February 2011. 
  25. ↑ Swan, Craig; Mckinnon, Lachlan (28 December 2007). "Aberdeen Player Probe After Bebo Blast at Rangers". Daily Record (Glasgow: Trinity Mirror). 

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