Watch emotional Mark McGuinness salute the Sheffield Wednesday crowd with big doubts over his future
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The man mountain central defender was one of several stand-out performers as the Owls won out 2-1 to book their place in the fourth round.
And following The Star’s revelation on Friday that the Newcastle clash would likely be his last in blue and white with parent club Cardiff City keen to trigger a recall clause, he cut an emotional figure post-match.
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Hide AdMcGuinness was seen embracing teammates and staff both in front of the watching thousands and during post-match interviews long after supporters had left the ground.
His slow wander from the field and salute to each section of the crowd may suggest he expects to leave the club this week.