EFL star assists winner in first game back after suffering a cardiac arrest in training
dailystar.co.ukWigan Athletic star assisted the winning goal against Birmingham in the Championship.Wyke suffered a cardiac arrest in January during a training session with Wigan, and similarly to Christian Eriksen was fitted with an ICD to hinder any future issues.
The 29-year-old has been out of action and recovering ever since, but Wigan fans were delighted to see his name back in the squad on Saturday.Wigan faced a tough away test against Birmingham, and they got off to a nightmare start as Joe Bennett was sent off inside ten minutes.
However, they stayed in the game, and Wyke came off the bench to assist Nathan Broadhead who scored the eventual winner.READ MORE: Football steward wrestles with supporter in stands as fans joke 'get him a UFC contract'Despite having a man advantage, Birmingham struggled to take advantage against Wigan.
But the fairy tale ending occurred for the away side as Wyke made his first appearance since his cardiac arrest, coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute.Wyke's introduction was met with warm applause from both sets of fans, and 12 minutes later he provided the only goal of the game as Wigan snatched all three points.
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