‘I had a couple of options’ – Attacker opens up about Coventry City exit

After leaving Coventry City, Carlisle United attacker Sean Maguire revealed he had a ‘few’ of alternatives in the summer.
Following winning promotion from League Two via the play-offs, Carlisle United rushed to sign the forward on a free transfer.

Maguire, 29, left Coventry after his contract expired at the end of June and considered his options before joining the Cumbrians.

According to the club’s official website, he stated, “I had a couple of options during the summer, I spoke with the gaffer (Paul Simpson) here early during pre-season.” I liked how he wanted to move the club ahead and how he planned to employ me in the team.

“He likes to play in different formations, and it’s worked so far.” I also spoke with Hunts (Paul Huntington), and he did an excellent job convincing me to come!

“I already know a couple of the lads, and the rest of them are a great bunch.” So far, so good; when you’ve played with guys before, you constantly keep an eye on the outcomes of the teams where they’re playing.

“With Hunts signing here last year, I kept a close eye on the results last season, and the way the club is moving forward now makes me glad to be a part of it.”

Carlisle won race

This is an exciting time to join Carlisle with the club on the up after securing their return to League One. They won 2-0 at home to Shrewsbury Town in their last league outing.

Maguire has made six appearances for Paul Simpson’s side this season and will be hoping to keep his spot in the team until the end of the season.

In January, he was signed by former club Coventry to give competition and depth to their attacking department as they sought promotion to the Premier League under Mark Robins.

The former Republic of Ireland international played seven times for the Sky Blues after earning 11 caps for his country. They were defeated on penalties by Luton Town in the play-off final at Wembley, and his contract was not renewed after that.

Maguire is a seasoned Football League player who spent five and a half years on the books of Preston North End. He appeared in 170 appearances with the Lilywhites and scored 24 goals.

Carlisle is now his home, and he turned down other possibilities to relocate to Cumbria. Simpson’s team will play Stevenage away this weekend.