Anthony Scully | “I’m delighted to finally be here and get the move done”

Forward excited to start the new chapter of his career at Wigan Athletic 

• Anthony Scully | “I’m delighted to finally be here and get the move done”
• Forward excited to start the new chapter of his career at Wigan Athletic 
• Scully: “I spoke to the gaffer (Leam Richardson), and I have only heard good things, so I just can’t wait to get going."

Anthony Scully is excited to start the new chapter of his career at Wigan Athletic after penning a permanent deal at the DW Stadium. 

Scully, 23, joins Latics on the back of an extremely successful spell at Lincoln City which saw the former Republic of Ireland youth international net 37 goals in 106 appearances for the Imps. 

Speaking to Latics TV after a hectic Deadline Day, Scully was delighted to get the move over the line and begin the new chapter of his career with the Football Club. 

“I’m delighted to finally be here and get the move done,” he said.

“I got the call at half six and I had to get into the car and get here as quick as I could. Now that I’m here, I’m absolutely delighted.

“I knew of the interest at the end of the season when the Club went up, and in the last couple of weeks, it’s ramped up. It’s come down to the last day, and I didn’t know whether it would go through or not, but luckily enough it’s gone through and I’m really delighted. 

After proving to be a real success in League One, Scully revealed that the lure of playing Championship football was a huge contributing factor behind his decision to make the move to the DW Stadium - in addition to the sheer size and history of the Football Club.

“It’s a massive Football Club,” he smiled.

“They are (former) FA Cup winners, and a (former) Premier League Club, so to come to a club like this in the Championship (is great).

“I have played against the Club a couple of times, and just to be able to come to a Club of this size in the Championship (is a good opportunity). 

“I feel the step up is what I needed and what I wanted. I’ve had a couple of good years in League One, and it comes down to the manager who has the confidence to bring me in. He likes me as a player which is important. 

“I’m stepping up into the Championship with this Football Club, and with the manager and everyone around it, I think it is the perfect step for me.”