Latics defender joins Inverness for the remainder of the 2023/24 season

James Carragher joins Inverness CT on loan
The young defender has impressed for Latics U21s side this season, making an appearance for the first-team against Tranmere Rovers in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy
Carragher will continue his development in the Scottish Championship

James Carragher has joined Inverness CT on loan for the remainder of the 2023/24 season, subject to international clearance.

The loan will allow Carragher the opportunity to gain invaluable first-team experience in the Scottish Championship during the second half of the season.

The central defender joined Latics as an Under 14 from Liverpool FC, impressing throughout his time with the Wigan Athletic Academy. He captained Latics U18s during his two years as a scholar, helping them win the Professional Development League North titles in both seasons and become crowned as the Professional Development League National Champions in May 2021.

Carragher signed his first professional contract with Latics in the following summer, making his senior bow in the Carabao Cup First Round victory at Fleetwood Town. He went on to make three further first-team appearances in the 2021/22 campaign, including in the Papa John's Trophy Quarter Final win against Arsenal U21s at the DW Stadium.

After featuring prominently for Latics during pre-season and memorably scoring in the 6-1 victory over Liverpool XI, Carragher started alongside fellow Academy graduate Charlie Hughes at Fleetwood Town before joining National League side Oldham Athletic on loan.

It was a brilliant experience for the 21-year-old to aid both his personal and professional development, making five appearances before his time at Boundary Park was sadly cut short by injury.

After recovering from injury, Carragher has impressed for Latics U21s this season, also making an appearance for Shaun Maloney's men against Tranmere Rovers in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy last November.

Carragher will now take the next step in his development with first-team football at Inverness CT.

Good luck, Carra!

James Carragher joins Inverness CT on loan until the end of the season