On 14 March 1992, McGuckin made his competitive Hartlepool United debut in a Third Division match, a 2–0 home win against Darlington.[2][3] On 23 January 1995, he signed a new 18 month contract with Hartlepool.[2] On 6 February 1999, McGuckin made his final Hartlepool appearance in a 2–0 home win against Halifax Town.[2][4] He made 186 appearances for the club in total, scoring 9 times.[2]
Coaching career
Following his retirement from playing, McGuckin re-joined Hartlepool in various coaching capacities, most notably in their academy.[5] In November 2024, he accepted a role at Middlesbrough's academy.[5] In a club statement, Hartlepool commented: "We would like to thank Ian for his incredible service over the 17 years that he has been a part of Hartlepool United. Ian has shown his professionalism and passion throughout every role he’s undertaken. It's been fantastic to see Ian's development as a coach and he thoroughly deserves this new opportunity. We wish him the best of luck."[5]
References
^"Ian McGuckin". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
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