- Wigan winger Ryan Colclough will not forget Tuesday November 21 in a hurry
- He scored twice against Donacaster before being substituted to rush to hospital
- Still in his full kit, the 22-year-old arrived just in time to see the birth of his son
- One Twitter user joked: ‘Wondered why he absolutely legged it down the tunnel’
As a professional footballer, there are few better feelings than scoring to help your team to victory… but Wigan’s Ryan Colclough may just have found one.
After netting not once, but twice in the Latics’ victory over Doncaster, the winger was substituted in order to make it to hospital just in time for the birth of his son.
Still in his full kit, a picture was shared on social media by Wigan chairman David Sharpe, with Colclough looking lovingly down at his newborn child.
Ryan Colclough, still wearing his full kit, looks down at his newborn son shortly after the birth
Colclough had earlier scored two goals, and was clearly thinking of his son as he celebrated
The picture sent Twitter into a frenzy, with one user commenting: ‘Wondered why he absolutely legged it down the tunnel on being subbed! Lovely story!’
Colclough started the League One match for Wigan, netting his side’s second and third goals against Doncaster at the DW Stadium, before being subbed three minutes later.
Explaining the situation, assistant manager Leam Richardson said: ‘At half-time we got the message that his missus’ waters had broken, his second child.
‘As soon as he got his second goal he was off the pitch, because his head was somewhere else.
The Wigan winger later took to Twitter to share the news, and was understandably delighted
‘We’re all men, we’re all individuals – some of the players wouldn’t have gone, they’d be still in the dressing room now!
‘Others want to get straight out to support their partner, and you respect every individual in what they want to do.’
Colclough later took to Twitter himself, writing: ‘What a great result and team effort from all the boys. I’m so happy to mark the birth of my second son with two goals and the win he made it a hat-trick for me! Appreciate the messages! #UpTheTics’