Callum Connolly didn’t need to waste much time to make a good impression of himself at Wigan Athletic.
On January 14th 2017, Everton announced that the youngster would go on loan to The Latics until the end of the season. And on that same day, he went straight to the starting eleven to replace Nick Powell and start the game against Burton Albion.
Twitter:
| Defender @Callum1connolly has today joined @LaticsOfficial on loan until the end of the season. Good luck, Callum! #EFC (@Everton)
Twitter: ICYMI: Today’s team v @burtonalbionfc sees one change as debutant Callum Connolly replaces @NPowell25 >>>… https://t.co/TumXWgwfrW (@LaticsOfficial)
45 minutes later, he was already scoring for Wigan. Putting The Latics ahead at the end of the first half with a brilliant header.
Twitter: 45 WHAT A GOAAALLLL! Callum Connolly on his debut (1-0) #wafc (@LaticsOfficial)
On the 63rd minute, he added another one to his tally. Heading home the game winner from a corner kick set-piece.
Twitter: 63′ – Callum’s done it again!!!! 2-0 Latics!!! (0-2) #wafc (@LaticsOfficial)
The fans were singing his name already!
Twitter: 65′ – Lalalalala, Callum Connolly, Callum Connolly! The Latics fans sum it up perfectly! (0-2) #wafc (@LaticsOfficial)
The Debutant, Callum Connolly receives praise from both Everton and Wigan after finishing the match with the fans chanting his name, scoring a brace, and being man of the match. What a day for him!
Twitter:
| Loaned to @LaticsOfficial at 2pm. Net twice in a 2-0 win. Finish the match with fans chanting your name.
Decen… https://t.co/l6bn9Xj9Qu (@Everton)
Twitter: Already a song from the away end too
well played, Callum!
#UpTheTics #wafc https://t.co/9V51Norwy6 (@LaticsOfficial)
Here is the match highlights
YouTube: Burton vs Wigan 0-2 All Goals & Full Highlights [14.01.2017]
The young right back has shown a lot of promise, and going on loan means more game time for him. Let’s hope that his form continues until the end of the season.
