Questions wanted for Former Wales defender Gavin Maguire (QPR/Portsmouth)

Questions wanted for Former Wales defender Gavin Maguire (QPR/Portsmouth)

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Gavin Terence Maguire (born 24 November 1967 in Hammersmith) is an English-born Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international.

Maguire began his career as a forward with Northwood,[1] moving to Defence when the clubs regular centre back suffered a broken ankle.[2] 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,[3] resulting in an out-of-court settlement of £130,000.[4]

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,[5] retired from professional football at the age of 26.[2]

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Thanx Lads

Nowadays a £175k transfer fee is nothing - but in 1989 it was a decent fee. Did you feel pressure on you to succeed from the off?

What was your best moment in a Wales shirt? Did you tackle Lothar Matthaus for example?

So you feel that wages and the cost of football is rising too high and is enough done at grass roots level.