The 26-year-old opened the scoring for the second time in four days as Latics recorded a third win in the space of a week to climb out of the relegation zone.

“Yesterday was one of the toughest days in my life,” he wrote on Twitter. “We had to let go of our two girls who’ve been the heartbeat of our family for the last 14 years.

“Today I dedicated my goal to you both, Jessie and Hallie.

“Always in our hearts. Rest in heaven our little angels. Love you alway