Maguire On Fire To Neil's Delight

‘Special’ Sean for double figures?

- Sean Roberts

ALEX Neil had praise for Sean Maguire as his Lilywhites picked up their first away win since March to go third.

In a game of few chances, Maguire scored the only goal after 23 minutes to end a run of seven away outings in the league without a win for Preston and shatter City’s seven-match unbeaten record at St Andrew’s.

“He’s a special player at this level,” said the North End boss. “It’s always nice when you’ve got someone in your team who can produce something from nothing. It’s such an ace to have up your sleeve.

“I’ve always thought Sean is a double-figures striker at this level. He’s not a wide player, he’s more of an inside forward who plays in between the lines and does it really well.”

Birmingham can count themselves unlucky not to claim something from the game, however.