Introduction
Ryan Paul Colclough (born 27 December 1994) is an English footballer who currently plays as a winger for English Championship side Wigan Athletic.
Career
Early years and breakthrough
Colclough was born in the town of Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent. He started his career with Crewe Alexandra progressing through the academy to sign a two-year scolarship in the summer of 2011. He was promoted to the first team in September 2012, after impressing in pre-season games and for the under-21's. He made his professional debut for Crewe on 22 September 2012, in a 1–1 draw with Leyton Orient in Football League One, coming on as a substitute for Brendon Daniels. He scored his first goal for the club on 26 January 2013, in a 3–1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth. On 17 August, he scored twice in a 2–1 win against Tranmere Rovers. On November 23rd 2013 Colclough was tasered by police after becoming involved in an altercation with a night club bouncer and was subsequently found guilty of affray and ordered to pay £580 in fines and costs.After an unsuccessful trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers. on Thursday 6 August 2015 Colclough signed a new two-year contract with the club to take him through to the summer of 2017.
Wigan Athletic
Colclough joined Wigan Athletic in January 2016. Colclough scored his first goal for Wigan against Bury on 27 February 2016.
Loan to Milton Keynes Dons
On 31 August 2016, Colclough joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan. On 10 September 2016, Colclough scored his first goal for Milton Keynes Dons, in a 1-1 draw away to Bolton Wanderers.
On 24 September 2016, Colclough scored his first career hat-trick in a 1-4 away win over Fleetwood Town.
Return to Wigan
On 1 January 2017, Wigan Athletic activated a recall clause in Colclough's loan deal with Milton Keynes Dons and returned to his parent club.
Career statistics
- As of match played 1 January 2017.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Crewe Alexandra | 2012–13 | League One | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | League One | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2014–15 | League One | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2015–16 | League One | 27 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 8 | |
| Total | 60 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 68 | 13 | ||
| Wigan Athletic | 2015–16 | League One | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 2016–17 | League One | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 23 | 5 | |
| Total | 18 | 5 | 3 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 23 | 5 | |||
| Career total | 89 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 103 | 20 | ||
Honours
Cups
Football League Trophy
- Winner (1): 2013