Sean Maguire

Sean Patrick Maguire (born 1 May 1994) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Championship club Preston North End and internationally for Republic of Ireland.

Club Career

Waterford United

Maguire started his career at Waterford United, making his debut in July 2011 against Mervue United. During his career at Waterford he scored 14 goals in 32 games. Waterford's chairman, John O'Sullivan said of Maguire, "I'm a great fan of Lionel Messi at Barcelona. When I look at Seanie, he really reminds me of him." Maguire finished as top scorer in the 2012 League of Ireland First Division.

West Ham United

In January 2013 he signed for West Ham United on a two and a half year contract. In January 2014 he was an unused substitute in West Ham's 5–0 FA Cup defeat by Nottingham Forest. He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2014–15 season.

Sligo Rovers loan

In February 2014 he signed on loan for Sligo Rovers. Maguire made his debut for Sligo on 24 February in a 4–1 away win in the Setanta Cup against Crusaders. His only goal for the club came on 27 July in a 2–0 home win against Limerick The loan period which lasted until August 2014 and included two Europa League qualifying games against Rosenborg.

Accrington Stanley loan

In September 2014, he joined Accrington Stanley on loan, making his football league debut against Northampton Town on 20 September, scoring his first goal and Accrington's fifth in a 5–4 victory. In December 2014, Maguire returned to West Ham at the end of the loan. He had scored four goals in 13 games. On 24 December, although his return to West Ham had been announced, Accrington extended his loan until 18 January 2015.

Cork City

After half a season at Dundalk, where he won a Leinster Senior Cup medal but didn't make the matchday squad for the FAI Cup Final, Maguire signed for Cork City on 9 December 2015. On 27 February M