 In August 1988, McGuire signed for Coventry City in a £40,000 deal and went on to play in four league matches in the 1989-90 season.During his time as Highfield Road, some of McGuire's teammates included Steve Ogrizovic, Kevin Gallacher, Kevin Drinkell, David Speedie and Cyrille Regis.McGuire then played briefly for Cumnock Juniors before he was signed by Ally MacLeod for Queen of the South in Dumfries at the start of the 1991-92 season.