Maguire: Peter Jason (Peter)

1986-1989 (Player Details)

Forward

Born: Holmfirth: 11-09-1969

Debut: v Crystal Palace (h): 02-05-1988

5’9” 11st 4lb (1988)

Maguire joined Leeds in July 1986 on the Youth Training Scheme and made enough progress for United to offer him a contract in July 1988. Playing in a Northern Intermediate League game against Sheffield United, his prompt action may have saved the life of an opponent when Scott Exton swallowed his tongue after a collision. Maguire provided the first vital medical attention and Exton recovered following an overnight stay in hospital. He made his appearances for United in May 1988 in the final two games of the season, debuting at home to Crystal Palace at inside-left, but being replaced by John Pearson, but he was again in the No. 10 shirt at Birmingham City for the full game. In April 1989 he began a four month loan with Swedish club IFK Osby. In September 1989 he began a month’s loan with Huddersfield Town, joining the Terriers for £10,000, when the loan period was completed. He did not establish himself at Leeds Road, scoring once in seven League appearances, six from the bench, and was loaned to Stockport County in September 1990, for two games, both as substitute. At the end of the season, in June 1991 he was released and joined Emley. He later played in the Scotland with Elgin City, where he played three games as a substitute, and in the Scottish Highland League with Forres Mechanics and Lossiemouth.