Kieran Sadlier: Maguire sold City to me

New Cork City signing Kieran Sadlier has revealed striker Seanie Maguire played a crucial role in his decision to move to Turner’s Cross.

Sadlier was unveiled by City as their marquee summer signing in Cork yesterday, moving from Sligo Rovers after agreeing a deal until the end of the 2018 season, with the option of a further year.

The English-born former Irish Under-21 international is close friends with City striker Maguire — the pair played together as youngsters at West Ham — who will leave the club at the end of the month for a move to the English Championship with Preston.