RYAN IS OFF IN A RUSH TO BE AT BIRTH...
RYAN Colclough certainly won’t forget Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in a hurry.
The Wigan winger experienced the ultimate mix of stress and ecstasy.
He netted twice in the Latics’ 3-0 victory over Doncaster before being subbed on the hour mark, so he could rush to a nearby hospital to be present for the birth of his second son, Harley.
The 22-year-old made it to his partner Steph’s side with about 30 minutes to spare and claims he is still coming to terms with the surreal nature of the whole experience.
“I’m still a little bit overwhelmed by it all, but it’s a great feeling and I couldn’t have wished for it to be anything better,” said Colclough.
“Literally, just before I scored, I saw my dad over in the stands and he gave me the action that the waters had gone, so my head was a little bit battered.
“Then I went and scored (again) and looked at the manager. He said ‘we’ll bring you off now’.
“I went off, straight down the tunnel, grabbed my keys and phone and got off to hospital.
“I panicked a little bit and got there as quick as I could. I got there just in the nick of time.
“It’s been a great feeling, to be honest, both on and off the pitch. It’s one I’ll never forget.”
Colclough’s first goal, on the stroke of half-time, made it 2-0 and, once his 58th-minute effort wrapped up the three points, the club were more than happy to send him on his way.
“At half-time, we got the message that his missus’ waters had broken for his second child,” explained Wigan assistant boss Leam Richardson.
“As soon as he got his second goal, he was off the pitch because his head was somewhere else.”