LEWIS MACARI adopted within the footsteps of his well-known grandad to attain a screamer on his EFL debut – profitable the sport and sparking wild scenes.
The 21-year-old is on the books of Stoke, having come by means of the Potters’ academy.
Lewis Macari scored a belter on his debut within the EFL for Notts CountyCredit score: Rex
Macari let fly from exterior the realmCredit score: Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwo
However after loans at non-league Market Drayton City and Dundalk, he has now joined Notts County in League Two.
And he delivered the products on his senior debut for the Magpies.
After changing Richard Brindley as an early sub away at Gillingham on Saturday, Macari determined the sport with an excellent strike 12 minutes from time.
The suitable-back latched on to a move simply exterior the realm and thundered the ball into the highest nook, giving the goalkeeper no probability.
That put County 2-1 up at Priestfield and prompted big celebrations among the many gamers and travelling followers as Luke Williams’ males clinched all three factors.
The consequence retains Notts County’s promotion cost in full swing, with the newly-promoted aspect second after 14 video games, two factors adrift of leaders Stockport.
Macari has no scarcity of sporting pedigree.
The teen’s dad Paul was knowledgeable footballer and uncle Mike was at Stoke.
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However it’s grandad Lou who loved essentially the most success within the sport.
The previous midfielder starred for Celtic and Swindon both aspect of 11 years at Manchester United.
The 24-cap Scotland worldwide arrived at Previous Trafford for £200,000 in 1973.
He racked up 97 targets in 404 appearances for the Purple Devils and gained the FA Cup and Second Division.
Macari Sr went on to have seven managerial jobs, together with a spell at Celtic sandwiched by two stints with Stoke within the Nineties.
Away from soccer, he additionally arrange a homeless shelter after being impressed to assist folks sleeping tough within the winter.
The ball flew into the highest nookCredit score: Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwo
The travelling Magpies followers celebrated the gorgeous winner wildlyCredit score: Twitter / @SkyBetLeagueTwo
The win retains Notts County’s promotion tilt on the appropriate pathCredit score: Rex
Lou Macari spent 11 years at Manchester United and gained the FA CupCredit score: PA