Major boost for Cork City as Seáni Maguire likely to return to squad for Derry City clash 

A hamstring tear sustained during the first half of the Munster derby at Waterford spelt danger and how the Rebel Army have missed the forward who turned 31 last week.

Seáni Maguire of Cork City during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Bohemians. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Seáni Maguire is in line to make his comeback for Cork City on Friday night, ending an 11-match injury layoff for the star striker.

Maguire was the sharpshooter of City’s 2017 double-winning campaign and returned to the club from his seven-year stint in the UK midway through last season’s triumphant First Division tilt.