Wigan Athletic duo see loan moves sanctioned for Marine and FC United of Manchester respectively
Harrison Rimmer has become the latest Wigan Athletic youngster to go out on loan, with Marine his destination
Wigan Athletic have loaned out youngster Harrison Rimmer to National League North outfit Marine on a one-month deal.
The 20-year-old utility man scored the winner in Latics' 2-1 victory at League Two high-flyers Crewe Alexandra in the Jersey Mike's Trophy in midweek.
All three of his senior appearances have come in that competition and, with a month now until the next game, he will hopefully get some game-time across in Merseyside.
"I was buzzing when I got a call off my agent on Monday," he said. "When I heard it was Marine, there was no doubt about it, I wanted to come here.
"I'm from round here, I've been here a few times to watch the team, and I'm just excited to get going.
"I haven't really spoke to the gaffer in detail about the plans he has for me here, but I'm excited to hear what he has in store for me.
"This is my first loan, and I just want to get as much experience as I can in men's football, and hopefully I can help the team to get a few wins and climb up the table."
"I would describe myself as a hard-working player who tries to keep things as simple as possible and try to be as effective as I can.
"I'll run all day and hopefully put a few good tackles in as well.
"The fans can expect a lot of energy from me."
The move came just three days after Rimmer had notched his first senior goal to secure Latics top spot in their group - and a home tie in the next round - in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.
"It was nice to get the winner," he said. "I saw the ball come across the box, my eyes lit up, and I just tried to keep it low and hard across goal, and fortunately it went in.
"It was just another opportunity to show what I can do, show what I'm about, in front of the gaffer and in front of the staff.
"I'm really happy to get given the opportunity and I just want to keep getting better and better."
In other news, fellow Latics Academy product Cole Simms has joined FC United of Manchester on a one-month loan.
The 19-year-old striker, who came off the bench for Latics at Crewe, had just spent a month on loan - ironically at Marine.
He scored against Chester.