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Ryan Colclough
English footballer (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ryan Paul Colclough (born 27 December 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Chesterfield.
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Crewe Alexandra
Colclough was born in the town of Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent.[2] He started his career with Crewe Alexandra progressing through the academy to sign a two-year scholarship in the summer of 2011.[3] He was promoted to the first team in September 2012, after impressing in pre-season games and for the under-21s.[4] 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.[5] He scored his first goal for the club on 26 January 2013, in a 3–1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.[6] On 17 August, he scored twice in a 2–1 win against Tranmere Rovers.[7]
On 23 November 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.[8] After an unsuccessful trial with Wolverhampton Wanderers, on Thursday 6 August 2015 Colclough signed a new two-year contract with Crewe to take him through to the summer of 2017.[9]
Wigan Athletic
Colclough joined Wigan Athletic in January 2016.[10] Colclough scored his first goal for Wigan against Bury on 27 February 2016.[11]
On 31 August 2016, Colclough joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on a season-long loan.[12] On 10 September 2016, Colclough scored his first goal for Milton Keynes Dons, in a 1-1 draw away to Bolton Wanderers.[13]
On 24 September 2016, Colclough scored his first career hat-trick in a 1–4 away win over Fleetwood Town.[14]
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.[15] On 21 November 2017, he scored two goals before being substituted to see the birth of his son.[16]
Scunthorpe United
On 9 August 2018, Colclough joined League One side Scunthorpe United for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[17]
He left the club by mutual consent on 16 October 2020, following an investigation into an assault charge.[18]
Altrincham
On 24 November 2020, Colclough signed for National League side Altrincham whilst on bail for the assault charge.[19] All charges were dropped after the Crown Prosecution Service ruled there was insufficient evidence for a conviction.[20]
Chesterfield
On 12 January 2023, Colclough signed for National League side Chesterfield for an undisclosed fee, signing an 18-month deal.[21]
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Career statistics
- As of match played 26 December 2022
- Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
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Honours
Crewe Alexandra
Wigan Athletic
Chesterfield
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